Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Butternut Squash –The air fryer is a great way to cook butternut squash. It takes about an hour in the oven, but you can have yours done in under 20 minutes in the air fryer!

Pumpkin season is in full swing, and what better way to get into the spirit than with some delicious butternut squash? You can use this versatile vegetable in everything from soups to roasted vegetables. Today I will show you how to make air fryer butternut squash, a new twist on this fall favorite. Air frying allows for healthier cooking without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Butternut Squash is a delicious and sweet vegetable that you can roast in the air fryer. It would take hours to make this dish in the slow cooker, but with an Air Fryer, it only takes minutes! Grab one of these vegetables next time you go grocery shopping for your weekly meal prep or just as a side at dinner tonight!

If you love the taste of slow-roasted vegetables from the oven or crockpot, I hope that you try out these Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables. They are so good! Some of my favorite recipes are AIR FRYER PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI CRISPS, AIR FRYER SOUTHERN FRIED SQUASH, AIR FRYER CHILE RELLENO, and AIR FRYER PARMESAN TOMATOES.

What Is Butternut Squash?

Butternut squash is a type of winter squash that has a sweet, nutty flavor. It’s usually orange on the outside but can also be green or yellow. Its skin is thin and edible, so it doesn’t have to be peeled before cooking! Butternut squash is versatile in recipes, being used as an ingredient for soups, stews, curries, and risottos. The seeds are great eaten either roasted or raw by themselves or with some salt!

If you’re new to cooking or looking for a way to spice up your repertoire, butternut squash is the perfect answer. The round orange vegetable looks like a pumpkin and tastes similar to sweet potatoes. Butternut squash has a smooth texture with nutmeg hints, making it easy to roast in the oven or air fryer. It can also be peeled and cut into cubes before boiling or steaming until tender. You can serve butternut squash as is or mash it with butter, salt, pepper, and brown sugar for a tasty side dish that’s high in fiber!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Butternut Squash

• Butternut Squash
• Olive Oil
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Cinnamon
• Salt
• Black Pepper

How To Make Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Preheat air fryer to 400˚F (200˚C), air fryer setting. Peel the butternut squash and cut it into 1/2 inch cubes.

Toss butternut squash pieces with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

Spread butternut squash pieces in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer (if the pieces don’t all fit in one layer, cook them in batches). Cook for 15-18 minutes or until turning golden in color and fork-tender, shaking every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Remove from air fryer and serve

Pro Tips:

• This recipe will work in any Air Fryer, Basket, or Oven Model. I have also cooked Butternut Squash in the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, GoWise, PowerXL, Cosori, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mealthy Lid. The recipe will remain the same.
• For best results, try to dice the butternut squash into equal-sized pieces, so they all cook up simultaneously.
• Depending on your air fryer, you may need to shake your basket or flip the butternut squash during the cooking process.
• You can purchase pre-washed and precut butternut squash in the produce department for a quick side dish.
• This recipe will also work if you wanted to know how to air fry frozen butternut squash.

Can you use pre-peeled & cut butternut squash for this recipe?

Yes, this is a great way o save even more time. My local grocery store, the produce department, has a package of pre-washed and precut butternut squash! Save even more time, but using them!

You may need to cut them into equal sizes, so check your butternut squash. Around the holidays, Costco and Trader Joe’s also sell their own variety, already cut up!

Do you need to peel butternut squash before cooking?

Do you need to peel butternut squash before cooking? It’s a question that comes up often. I have been asked this many times, and the answer is no, it is not necessary. In fact, peeling the skin off of the squash leaves more nutrients on your plate than removing them with a peeler! When chopping or cooking, be sure to cut away from yourself for safety reasons.

Is butternut squash keto friendly?

Butternut squash is a popular winter vegetable, and it’s keto-friendly. But what about the sugars in butternut squash? If you’re looking to stay on track with your diet this fall, read below for all of the facts!

There are about 21 grams of total carbs, but since the fiber is so high, butternut squash is about about 15 in net carbs.

How do you know when butternut squash goes bad?

This is a question I get asked often, so I’m finally answering it! Butternut squash has a shelf life of about 2 weeks before it starts to go bad.

Signs that your butternut squash is going bad are if the skin becomes less smooth and shiny with some wrinkles forming or if you notice any mold on the surface. If you see these signs, discard them immediately.

How to pick a good butternut squash:

You may have seen butternut squash in the produce section of your local grocery store, but do you know how to pick a good one? Most people don’t. The truth is that there are many ways to tell if it’s fresh and ready for cooking – here are some easy tips!

First, make sure the skin has no dark spots or blemishes. Examine the stem end; it should be smooth with no cuts or cracks. Check for any soft spots on the fruit where there might be decay. Finally, smell it! If it smells like strong cheddar cheese, then you’re in luck because that means it’s ripe and just waiting to go into your favorite dish! You can also use these hints when selecting acorn squash.

How long to cook butternut squash in the air fryer:

Do you have a butternut squash recipe you can’t wait to try? You might be wondering how long it will take to cook the squash in the air fryer. The truth is that two things will affect the cooking time—the air fryer you own and how large and thick your butternut squash pieces are.

The average time at 400 degrees F is about 15 to 20 minutes.

What temperature to cook butternut squash in the air fryer:

I know what you’re thinking. “Butternut squash in the air fryer?” I was skeptical at first, too, but after getting my hands on an air fryer, I quickly realized that it’s a great way to cook butternut squash. Let me tell you why!

Cooking the Air Fryer Butternut Squash at 400 degrees F, at air fryer setting, gives your butternut squash the same slow-roasted flavor that you will achieve when using a traditional oven. But, using an oven will take about 45 to 60 minutes. By using the air fryer, you are looking at a cooking time of under 20 minutes.

What type of spray or oil should you use for the air fryer?

A light coating of Olive Oil Cooking Spray will give your food just enough moisture to prevent it from drying out. When cooking, use a spray with an especially high smoke point so that the oil doesn’t burn or cause unwanted flavors in your dish. Some popular options are Avacado Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and even Sunflower Oil.

For years, I have been warning people about the risk of using Pam and other Aersol sprays in the Air Fryer. They tend to remove the coating of the air fryer.

How do you prepare the butternut squash for the air fryer?

The butternut squash is hard, orange winter squash. It has a sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked.

It’s really optional whether you want to remove the skin, but use a vegetable peeler if you want to peel the skin for a great roasted flavor. Then try hard to cut the butternut squash into similar-sized pieces. This way, they all cook up at the same time.

More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes:

• AIR FRYER SOUTHERN FRIED SQUASH
• AIR FRYER PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI CRISPS
• EASY AIR FRYER ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC
• IR FRYER PARMESAN TOMATOES
• AIR FRYER FROZEN GREEN BEANS

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