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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Simple and flavorful, this Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe is perfect for a weeknight! All you need are a handful of ingredients and 25 minutes to make this healthy side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: air fryer, butternut squash, squash
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Aline Shaw

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced about 6 cups
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt or to taste
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • Honey for drizzling about 1-2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Set your air fryer to 400F/205C
  • Add the diced butternut to a large bowl. Add the thyme, the salt, the smoked paprika, the nutmeg and the olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Add the seasoned butternut squash to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 25 minutes, shaking it halfway.*
  • Remove the air fried butternut squash from the air fryer basket and place it in a bowl or plate. Drizzle with honey while it's hot. Sprinkle in serving salt if you'd like and serve.

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    Notes

    Note: Depending on the model of arfryer you have you may need to cook in batches because if your basket is too full the butternut squash won't cook properly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 24438IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg