Description
This spiced Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe offers tender, golden cubes of squash seasoned with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Ready in 45 minutes, it’s an easy, delicious side dish perfect for fall meals and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (5 cups cubed)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or pure maple syrup)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the squash: Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-inch chunks and place them in a large bowl.
- Season the squash: Add olive oil, brown sugar (or pure maple syrup), salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl with the squash. Toss well until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Arrange in air fryer: Transfer the seasoned squash to your air fryer basket. If the basket is small, cook in batches. The squash pieces do not need to be in a single layer but avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry the squash: Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. Cook until cubes are fork-tender and golden but not burned.
- Serve and store: Serve immediately as a warm side dish. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
Notes
- This recipe is straightforward and fast, making it ideal for busy days or holiday meal prep.
- You can substitute brown sugar with pure maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cooking in batches ensures even cooking.
- Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer to restore their crisp exterior.
- Tossing the squash every 10 minutes helps to brown them evenly and prevents burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 114 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 297 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
