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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

4.84 from 18 votes

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

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Equipment

Air Fryer

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.

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

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 21.5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 148.5mg, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 4g

- WW Points: 1

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