Air Fryer Butternut Squash Cubes

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A spoon scoops butternut squash cooked in an air fryer out of a bowl.

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Air Fryer Butternut Squash Cubes

Air Fryer Butternut Squash Cubes are ready in almost half the time as roasting in the oven, and come out with an even better texture! A quick mixture of maple syrup, minced garlic, and fresh herbs takes the flavors over-the-top.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. butternut squash peeled, ½ to 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup honey, or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 tsp. fresh herbs finely chopped thyme, rosemary or sage
1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
Pinch black pepper

Instructions

Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 380 degrees.
Prepare the Butternut Squash: Peel and cut the butternut squash into ½-1 inch cubes if needed. (Learn How to Cut a Butternut Squash.) Whisk together the oil, sweetener, garlic, herbs, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the butternut squash cubes and toss until completely coated.
1 ½ lbs. butternut squash, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp. fresh herbs, 1 ¼ tsp. salt, Pinch black pepper
Cook in Air Fryer: Add the coated cubes to the preheated air fryer basket and spread them out into a single layer. Cook for 18-20 minutes, giving the basket a shake halfway through cooking.
Serve with additional fresh herbs and enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

How to prep ahead of time: You can peel and cube the squash, and toss it in the sauce 2 to 3 days in advance.
How to store: Leftover squash will keep in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
How to freeze: Once completely cooled, you can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to reheat: You can warm the squash back up in the air fryer, or use a skillet, the oven, or even the microwave.

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