This air fryer butternut squash recipes helps you to get delicious roasted squash quickly and easily. It is a great way to get a flavorful veggie side dish on your family’s dinner plates.

serving bowl filled with cubes of air fryer roasted butternut squash.

Air fryer butternut squash is a fabulous fall side dish. Using your air fryer makes getting roasted butternut squash on the table even faster and you don’t have to heat up the oven.

We usually season our squash with salt, pepper, and cinnamon or chili powder depending on our mood. But you can season yours however you like it best.

Winter squash is everywhere right now. I have a pile of butternut, acorn and delicata squash from our CSA on my buffet as we speak.

Hopefully you have a pile of squash somewhere too. Winter squash is fabulous because it stores well. So you can stock up now and have it last you through Christmas.

Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and helps concentrate the flavors. It is one of my favorite ways to fix so many vegetables.

Of course, squash is no different. Roasted squash is absolutely amazing.

Roasting squash in the air fryer makes it quick. Plus it keeps the oven free for other things.

Prepping the Squash

The hardest part about roasting butternut squash is getting it diced and ready. It can seem like an insurmountable task, but it really isn’t that bad.

I use a chef knife to first cut a small slice off the top and bottom of the squash. Then I cut the squash in half between the thinner part and the bigger rounder part.

Then cut each half in half again through the middle. Scoop the seeds out of the middle

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cutting board full of butternut squash pieces in various stages of being cleaned, pealed and diced.

air fryer basket with roasted butternut squash cubes in it.

Cut each quarter into wedges similarly to how you would cut a pie. This is when I peel it.

I find it easier to peel the small pieces rather than the whole squash. I like using a paring knife but a good vegetable peeler works as well.

Then cut those spears into bite sized chunks. I like them about an inch or an inch and a half in size.

Toss those chunks in a bit of oil and seasoning and throw them in the air fryer. You’ll be ready to eat before you know it.

Seasonings and Serving Suggestions

I love putting salt, pepper and cinnamon on my squash. The sweet and salty combination is amazing.

Chili powder is another great option for flavoring squash. It gives a little bit of sweet and heat.

cubes of butternut squash tossed in oil and seasoning and ready to go into the air fryer.

You’ll want to keep an eye on it as it cooks. The actual cook time will depend on so many factors including the size of squash pieces and the brand and style of your air fryer.

The little chunks of delicious roasted squash are fabulous as is. To take it to the next level, toss those cinnamon coated squash pieces in a Tablespoon of melted butter mixed with a Tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. Holy cow… so good!

This squash is perfect paired with pork or chicken. It would also be a fabulous healthy side dish for your Thanksgiving turkey.

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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

Air fryer butternut squash is tender and delicious roasted squash in less time. Plus you don't have to turn on the oven. This recipe is a great way to get a flavorful vegetable on the table.

Prep: 15

Cook: 15

Total: 30

Ingredients

▢ 1 medium butternut squash
▢ 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon or chili powder or seasoning of your choice
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ Optional: 1 Tablespoon melted butter & 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup