Air fryer butternut squash is a healthy side dish perfect for the holidays or for your family year round. Tender and flavorful cubes of YUM.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, butternut squash, cubes, ninja foodi
Servings: 6
Author: Justine
Equipment
1 air fryer
Ingredients
1butternut squashskin removed, cut into equal size cubes
parsleyoptional to garnish
olive oil spray
salt and pepperto taste, optional
2tbspolive oil
Instructions
Slice bulb off top of squash. Peel the outside skin. Cut squash lengthwise, scoop out middle and remove skin. Cube squash into equal size pieces so they cook evenly.
Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Put cubes in a bowl and drizzle on olive oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle with any seasonings you'd like now.
Pour into air fryer basket and cook for approximately 15 minutes tossing halfway through. When tossing you can spray with olive oil spray at that time if they look a bit dry.
Test after 15 minutes by poking with a fork to see if they are tender. Enjoy.