If you are a roasted Butternut Squash fan, you will surely fall for this fantastic recipe. This Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe is so delicious and simple that it will make the perfect side dish for any of your meals. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside make the perfect evening snack. Usually, people cook these Butternut Squash in the slow cooker, but I have found a new and creative way of making them in the air fryer.
How to Air fryer Butternut Squash
This Air fryer Butternut Squash turns out to be so quick and delectable. Try these today, and your kids will love them.
Essential Ingredients
- 1 Small sized Butternut squash (1.5 pounds) (peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes)
- 2 Tbsp oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Start peeling and cutting the butternut squash into ½-inch bite-sized cubes. In a large bowl, mix in oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt. Add the chunked squash to this mixture and marinade to coat all the pieces.
Step 2: Transfer these butternut squashes to the Air Fryers basket; if you have a smaller air fryer, consider cooking these in two or more batches. Air fry for 20-25 minutes at 380 degrees. Shake halfway through cooking to make the squashes even more crispy. Once cooked well. Serve warm with any condiments of your choice.
Will the air fryer make the Butternut squash crispy?
Yes, that’s what air fryers do. Making your veggies and food crispy and crunchy with less or no oil is done by air fryers. This Air fryer Butternut Squash recipe will give you that roasted taste without actually roasting them. And the best part is that everything gets prepared in the air fryer, comes together quickly, and tastes fantastic. You should drop your traditional Butternut Squash and try these delicious and extra crispy Air fryer Butternut Squash.
What kind of cooking spray to use while cooking in the Air fryer?
Olive oil cooking spray is one of the best options when talking about the best air fryer cooking sprays. What makes it best is that it gives you just what you need- a light coat and a little moisture. But you can also use other cooking sprays, but the key to finding the best one is to look for a cooking spray with a high smoke point. Avoid using PAM or other similar sprays, as these can damage the inner lining of your air fryer. I used olive oil cooking spray in this Air fryer Butternut Squash recipe, and it did the job perfectly.
Is it necessary to peel Butternut Squash before roasting or Air frying it?
This depends mainly on you; peeling or keeping the skin on before roasting or air frying butternut squash is completely your choice. Roasting the Butternut squash with its skin on is the easiest method to roast it as you don’t have to deal with the peeling. This method works well if you want a quick Air fry Butternut Squash. Peeling, however, is also preferred by many people to make it even crispier and more delicious.
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How to prep the Butternut Squash for Air frying?
No special prepping is required to make this air fryer Butternut squash; the recipe is pretty simple and comes together in no time. You have to cut the butternut squash into ½-inch bite-sized chunks; cutting these in small pieces is essential to ensure even cooking. Later you have to marinade them in the prepared mixture of olive oil and spices and Air fry them until cooked to perfection. And voila, you have your Air fried Butternut Squash ready in just a few minutes.
Can I use frozen squash to make this Air fryer Butternut Squash?
Yes, absolutely; you can use the frozen version of the Butternut squash to make this recipe. This will make it even easier and consume even less time to prepare. Make sure to thaw and then pat dry the Squash dice to eliminate excess moisture.
How to store Air fryer Butternut Squash
You can easily store the leftovers of this delicious Air fryer Butternut Squash in the fridge. Put these in an air-tight container, which will last you for up to 3-4 days. But if you wish to store them for longer periods, you will have to freeze them. You must first cool them in the fridge, then transfer them to an air-tight plastic bag and freeze them.
These can be easily reheated whenever you want; microwave them for a couple of minutes or air fry them for 2-3 minutes, and you will have a hot lip-smacking snack ready to enjoy.
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
Nutrition information
- Calories: 119kcal
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 299mg
- Potassium: 672mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 19932IU
- Vitamin C: 40mg
- Calcium: 95m
- Iron: 1mg
