Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air fryer butternut squash seasoned with garlic, ginger, and cinnamon cooks up tender with lightly browned edges in about 20 minutes. Serve it as a fall side dish or add it to salads and grain bowls.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the butternut squash cubes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.4 cups butternut squash, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, salt and pepper
- Transfer the squash to the air fryer basket or tray. Air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes.
- Shake the basket or toss the cubes, then air fry for about 10 more minutes, until the squash is fork tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.fresh cilantro or parsley
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Notes
Ingredient shortcut: Packaged peeled and cubed butternut squash can be used in place of a whole squash.
Air fryer tip: Cooking times vary by air fryer model. Check the squash toward the end of the cooking time and add or subtract a few minutes as needed.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 14882IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
