Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air fryer butternut squash cubes are perfectly tender on the inside with golden, caramelized edges on the outside, all in just 16 minutes. With only 2 ingredients, this quick and easy method gives you a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with any fall meal or can be tossed into salads, grain bowls, or enjoyed straight from the basket.
Servings 4
Calories 84kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
- 1/2 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- Peel the butternut squash and cut it into cubes or fries (depending on what you prefer).1 large butternut squash
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with olive oil spray and add the butternut squash cubes or fries. Be careful not to overcrowd the basket, you only want one single layer.Olive oil or avocado oil spray
- Cook at 375F for 16 minutes.
- After 8 minutes of cooking, shake the air fryer basket to move around the squash. Spray the squash with olive oil spray and add optional salt. Shake again. Continue to cook the butternut squash.1/2 tsp salt, Olive oil or avocado oil spray
- With just 4 minutes left, shake the basket again (so nothing burns).
- Enjoy the butternut squash immediately for best texture.
Notes
Top tips:
- Cut into even cubes – Uniform sizes (whether store-bought or homemade) help everything cook at the same rate.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket – Keep the squash in a single layer so it cooks evenly and caramelizes.
- Shake the basket regularly – Especially toward the end to prevent burning and ensure golden edges.
- Season before cooking – If adding a seasoning other than salt, toss with oil and spices so every cube gets coated for maximum flavor.
- Fridge: These are best right out of the air fryer, but you can also store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the toaster oven or in the air fryer, at 350F for 4-5 minutes to warm up and crisp up the skin.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Use in soups as the texture will change when defrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
