How to Prepare Crispy, Air Fryer Butternut Squash

A quick, simple, and delectable method for making wonderfully soft and caramelized butternut squash is to air fry it. This recipe for butternut squash is ideal since it uses little oil and only a few basic seasonings, making it highly healthful.

Butternut squash is naturally sweet, and it tastes and smells a lot like sweet potatoes. It is gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie, and fat butternut meal is a fantastic substitute for starchy potatoes and works well as a side dish with chicken, fish, or meat.

The easiest way to transform butternut squash from hard cubes into tender, mouthwatering bites is probably by air frying it, even though their taste is identical to roasting in the oven.

Tips for cooking air fryer butternut squash

Cut the squash into roughly 1-inch cubes that are all the same size, to ensure consistent cooking.

To ensure that the butternut piece cooks evenly on all sides, shake the basket or gently toss it at least once while cooking.

You might need to cook the food for a little longer if you want burnt and crispy edges.

Butternut squash that has been peeled and cut into cubes needs to cook in an air fryer that has been heated to 400 degrees F for around 15 to 20 minutes

An air fryer that has been prepared to 400 degrees Fahrenheit will take around 30-35 minutes to cook a butternut squash that has been cut in half lengthwise and fried with the seeds scooped out.

You can add whatever other seasonings you choose for flavor; for a touch of heat, mix a little chili powder and paprika in.

Although the squash can be roasted with the skin on, peeled butternut squash produces results that are crispier.

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash - peeled and cubed

2 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Fresh parsley or coriander - to garnish, option

Procedure

Wash, peel and cut the butternut squash into cubes then spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 15 to 20 minutes.

Toss the butternut squash in a sizable bowl with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to coat. This gives you a less sweet, but more savory butternut squash.

If you want your air fried butternut squash sweeter, mix it with a tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon before tossing in the air fryer.

Transfer the cubed butternut squash into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.

Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the basket and give it a light shake or mix

Cook the squash for a further 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is soft and the edges are lightly browned.

Plate the butternut squash and drain excess oil with a paper towel.

Serve and enjoy.

Conclusion

You will like this recipe for air-fried butternut squash since it is a simple way to enjoy roasted butternut squash when you need a quick and healthy meal.