Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (with Baked Option)
This Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash is the perfect side dish to serve all fall and winter long. I've included a baked option as well as add-in ideas like cranberries, feta, and pecans!
Servings: 4 cups
Equipment
- Air Fryer baked option below in case you don't have one!
Ingredients
- 20 oz cubed butternut squash about 3.5 cups
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
- Combine the butternut squash, olive oil, maple syrup, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Add the butternut squash mixture to your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 for 20 minutes (no pre-heating needed), shaking the basket halfway through. Enjoy!
Baked Butternut Squash
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the butternut squash, cranberries (if using), olive oil, maple syrup, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix well to combine.Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, tossing with a spatula and adding pecans (if using) halfway through cooking time. Add the feta (if using) during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking time. Add 5 mins of cooking time for larger squash chunks and to get the squash extra crispy. Toss the crispy roasted squash with the feta again, drizzle with hot honey if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Add-ins: If using cranberries, add them with the squash and mix with the oil, syrup and spices. Cook for the entire duration of air frying or baking. If using feta, add it after air frying or during the last 5-10 minutes of baking. If adding pecans, add them halfway through cooking time (either air frying or baking). Drizzle hot honey over the finished product!
Nutrition facts do not include optional add-ins.
Spice: If you like a little heat, add ¼ tsp cayenne to the squash mixture.
Coconut sugar: You can use coconut sugar or honey in place of the maple syrup
Storage: Leftover air fryer butternut squash can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Store-bought pre-cut squash: Sometimes the chunks are cut quite large, so you may need to cut them into smaller pieces. Otherwise, you may need to increase cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15088IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg