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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.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds butternut squash peeled, ½ to 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon oil olive or avocado
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup honey, or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoons fresh herbs finely chopped thyme, rosemary or sage
- 1 ¼ teaspoons 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 pounds butternut squash, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh herbs, 1 ¼ teaspoons 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!
Video
Notes
- Size: Be sure to cut the squash into similar sized pieces.
- Skin. Pop the squash in the microwave to soften the skin before peeling.
- Prep-Ahead: You can peel and cube the squash, and toss it in the sauce 2 to 3 days in advance.
- Storage: Leftover squash will keep in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- Freezing: Once completely cooled, you can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: You can warm the squash back up in the air fryer, or use a skillet, the oven, or even the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12193IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
