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Air fryer butternut squash cubes on a white plate.
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Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Easy air fryer butternut squash cubes are crispy and golden on the outside, with a soft and tender middle! A quick and tasty air fryer vegetable side dish that the whole family will love!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 116kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 Butternut Squash peeled, halved, deseeded and cubed into 2cm dice.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C (350 °F).
  • Put the diced butternut squash in a bowl and add the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix with a spoon until all the cubes are coated in the seasoning.
    1 Butternut Squash, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • Place the squash in the air fryer basket and air fry for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Shake the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

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Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Try to cut the squash into roughly the same size cubes.
  • Make sure the butternut squash cubes are in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure they cook evenly. Depending on what size air fryer you have, you may need to air fryer them in several batches.
 
Variations:
  • Try different seasonings. Smoked paprika, chilli flakes, rosemary, and garlic powder all work well. You can also use ready-made herb blends such as Italian herb and Cajun.
  • Swap butternut squash for sweet potato cubes.
  • Drizzle over a little honey before air frying.
  • Sprinkle over grated Parmesan for cheesy butternut squash.
  • Make butternut squash fries instead of cubes. They're great for dipping in air fryer baked camembert!
 
Storage:
The butternut squash cubes are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer.
Store - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - In the air fryer at 180C for 3 minutes, oven, or microwave. They can also be added to salad bowls cold.
Freeze - Not suitable for home freezing.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
298
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
664
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
19941
IU
399
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
95
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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