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Air fryer butternut squash recipe, golden cubes on a plate garnished with fresh sage

Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into evenly sized 1-inch cubes.
  • Put the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss well until every piece is evenly coated.

Cooking

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Arrange the squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry for 18–22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the squash is tender inside and lightly caramelized around the edges.

Serving

  • Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20179IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
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