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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 82 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
- 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
- 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 Information
Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
12193IU
(244%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12193IU | 244% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.