Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash are bite-sized cubes that are tender, sweet, and spicy making a great accompaniment to any meal.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash (about 1.2 pounds) (peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Peel and cut the butternut squash into 3/4-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
  2. Transfer the butternut squash to a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380 ° F (190°C). Add the seasoned butternut squash to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
  4. Air fryer them at 380 ° F (190°C) for 16-18 minutes or until slightly brown on the edge and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 16 minutes.
  5. Roasted butternut squash is ready. Remove it in a serving plate and serve it immediately.

Oven Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the diced butternut squash to a baking sheet. You can add oil and seasonings to the sheet tray itself. Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.