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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
An easy recipe for Air Fryer Butternut Squash with a hint of spices. This healthy side dish is quick, tender and delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
- 4 heaping cups peeled and diced butternut squash (1 –inch cubes, 24 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place butternut squash in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil spray.
- Air fry 340F 20 to 23 minutes*, shaking the air fryer basket a few times until the squash is fork tender and golden.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, cayenne, salt and brown sugar, if using.
- When the squash is tender, drizzle and toss the squash with olive oil.
- Add the spice mixture and toss gently to coat; cook 3 to 4 more minutes. Serve hot.
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Notes
- *If your air fryer basket is smaller, add more time, as needed until tender. If you cut your squash in larger pieces, it will need more time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21.5g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3.5g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
148.5mg
(6%)
Fiber
3.5g
(14%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 148.5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.