Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash Hasselback with Bacon
Description
Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash Hasselback with Bacon --Butternut squash is the perfect seasonal vegetable for this time of year. It's hearty with a sweet flavor that pairs well with just about any type of meat.
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash (about 700 g / 1.54 lbs)
- 10-14 large bay leaves, 1
- 1 whole garlic, cut the head and remove excess of skin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup diced bacon or pancehetta
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 F | 180 C and place either a silicone air fryer liner or a piece of parchment paper (if you use parchment paper, wait until the air fryer is preheated to avoid a fire hazard) in the basket.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin. Place on a wooden cutting board and cut slices by not cutting all the way through with a sharp knife. Use the help of 2 wooden spoons placed on both sides of the squash to slice through.
- Place bay leaves in between the slices. Place butternut squash in the air fryer basket with the whole garlic. Brush both with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Top with bacon or pancetta cubes.
- Place in the air fryer and roast for about 20 minutes. Remove and drizzle honey on top. Roast for another 2 minutes. Test with a skewer if it is entirely softened. If not, leave it a bit longer.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Liner
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 582mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg