Description
You only need 7 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make a batch of this Air Fryer Butternut Squash! It's an easy side dish that makes great use of one of our favorite seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 cups butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes (3-3 1/4 pounds squash)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F / 205˚C.
- Whisk together oil, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley and cinnamon.
- Add the squash to a large mixing bowl and toss in the oil mixture until evenly coated.
- Add squash to the air fryer in an even layer and roast for 17-20 minutes. Give the basket or air fryer tray a shake every 5 minutes or so. The squash is ready when it's fork tender and slightly browned.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, toss with a little more olive oil and add them back the air fryer for 5-10 minutes, or until they're warmed through.
Freezing: You can freeze these in an airtight container, where they'll keep for 3-6 months. To reheat, toss with olive oil and place back in a 400˚F air fryer for about 10 minutes.
Shake the basket: We recommend giving the basket or the air fryer tray a good shake every 5 minutes while cooking. This helps prevent burning and promotes even cooking.
Air fryer size: If you have a small air fryer, you may need to cook the squash in 2-3 batches. The squash should be in a pretty even layer – it's okay if there's some overlap – in order for it to cook evenly.
Fork test: The butternut squash is finished cooking when you can easily insert a fork into the cubes. If there's any resistance, leave them in for a bit longer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Sodium: 587.6 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.6 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
