Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Prepare Air Fryer butternut squash in less than 30 min for a perfect and healthy side dish. Get a delicious roasted crust and color without using lots of oil. Also learn more tips to garnish the dish and serve it as a healthy Thanksgiving side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 73kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoon cooking oil
- salt and pepper
Optional
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or brown butter
- 8-10 fresh sage leaves or parsley
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss diced butternut squash with cooking oil, salt and pepper.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 390F.
- Then spread butternut squash pieces evenly in the Air Fryer basket and cook them for 15-18 min. Stir every 5 min for even cooking.
- Once frying is done, take the fries out in a serving dish and serve warm. Optionally, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Make sure to spread the butternut squash pieces evenly in the Air Fryer basket the first time and whenever you stir them. This will help in even cooking and getting a roasted color.
- After adding optional ingredients, this dish will be perfect for serving on a Thanksgiving table or festive gatherings as a healthy side.
- Air-fried butternut squash bites taste amazing when they are fresh and warm (just like potato fries). For this, you can dice the squash in advance and cook just before serving.
- You can also cut the squash into long strips, like potato fries, to make butternut squash fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.4g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg