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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Last Updated August 6, 2022. Published August 4, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Roast Butternut Squash in less than half the time it takes in the oven by using this savory Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe. Like my air fryer squash, this recipe uses 6 ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes with just a few steps. Keep reading to learn how to make butternut squash in the Ninja Foodi (or another air fryer) and get tips for sweet butternut squash and air fried butternut squash fries.

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Why Make This

  • Simple and Easy: This squash recipe is as easy as 1,2,3. All you do is mix the 6 ingredients, put them in the air fryer, and set the timer. You’ll only turn the cubes once to ensure they are evenly cooked. 
  • Quick: Roasting butternut squash in a traditional oven takes at least 40 minutes, double the time you’ll need to roast butternut squash in an air fryer.
  • Nutritious and low in calories: Butternut is rich in nutrients and low in calories.

Ingredients Needed

  • Butternut Squash: I buy pre-cut butternut squash to save time, but you can roast it whole in the air fryer too.
  • Olive oil: Helps the seasonings stick and facilitates browning
  • 24 herbs sprinkle seasoning: this is a quick way to add a lot of flavor to this dish without requiring too many spices.
  • Natural ancient sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cinnamon: this gives the butternut squash a warm flavor for Fall. I especially love to add cinnamon when making roasted butternut squash soup
olive oil, sea salt, butternut squash, cinnamon, black pepper, herb sprinkle seasoning on separate bowls

How To Make Air Fryer Butternut Squash With Cinnamon

  1. Add the cubed butternut squash to a bowl with the olive oil
  2. Add the spices to the bowl and toss to coat
  3. Place the squash in an even layer in the air fryer basket
  4. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes per side
steps to make Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Tips & FAQs

  • If you’d like to make sweet butternut squash: Use cinnamon, sugar-free maple syrup (or a maple syrup you prefer), and brown sugar (or brown sugar replacement) to make a sweet version. You can roast the squash with cinnamon and add maple and/or brown sugar to taste.
  • To make butternut squash fries in the air fryer: use spirals or zig-zag butternut cuts if you want something decorative or would like to enjoy butternut squash as a replacement for sweet potato fries.
  • To roast a whole butternut squash: roasting a whole butternut squash takes longer than the cubes. Simply cut your squash in half and remove the core. Then, use the remaining steps to roast a whole squash face up. No need to flip it, but you might need to add some additional time to cook it until it is tender.
  • Use this to make butternut squash soup: You can enjoy this dish as a side, but also as a base for soup. All you need are two additional ingredients.
Is squash good in the air fryer?

Yes. Besides this recipe, I’ve made air fryer yellow and zucchini squash and air fryer spaghetti squash with great results.

Is butternut squash a carb?

Butternut is a vegetable but is relatively higher in carbs than other squashes like the air fryer spaghetti squash. One cup (205g) of cooked butternut has 22g of carbs.

Do you need to peel the squash before roasting?

You can use peeled or unpeeled squash. After all, the skin is edible when roasted.

What is the best temperature for cooking butternut squash in the air fryer?

I roast my air fryer butternut squash at 400 degrees.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Air Fryer Steak
  • Cajun Shrimp in the Air Fryer
  • Ranch Wings

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roasted butternut squash in the air fryer

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Roast Butternut Squash in less than half the time it takes in the oven with this Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe. It uses just 6 ingredients. Ready in 20.
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 16 minutes mins
Ready in: 18 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 21 oz Butternut squash, cubed, I buy these in a bag, pre-cut
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
  • 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, use DRDAVINAHS to save
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  • Add the cubed butternut squash to a bowl with the olive oil.
  • Add the spices to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Place the squash in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes per side.

Recipe Notes

  • If you’d like to make sweet butternut squash: Use cinnamon, sugar-free maple syrup (or a maple syrup you prefer), and brown sugar (or brown sugar replacement) to make a sweet version. You can roast the squash with cinnamon and add maple and/or brown sugar to taste.
  • To make butternut squash fries in the air fryer: use spirals or zig-zag butternut cuts if you want something decorative or would like to enjoy butternut squash as a replacement for sweet potato fries.
  • To roast a whole butternut squash: roasting a whole butternut squash takes longer than the cubes. Simply cut your squash in half and remove the core. Then, use the remaining steps to roast a whole squash face up. No need to flip it, but you might need to add some additional time to cook it until it is tender.
  • Use this to make butternut squash soup: You can enjoy this dish as a side, but also as a base for soup. All you need are two additional ingredients.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10554IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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