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Close up of cooked butternut squash in an air fryer basket.
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Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash

My air fryer butternut squash is loaded with honey and cinnamon to give a sweet caramelized flavor, perfect for the fall and winter seasons!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey for drizzling on top (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel the butternut squash, removing the seeds and pulp. Cut it into evenly-sized 1 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Place the cut butternut squash, olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, and sea salt into a bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place it in the air fryer in a single layer and air fry for 14-16 minutes until tender, turning the squash halfway through the cooking time.
  • Remove it from the air fryer, drizzling more honey on top if desired, and serve!

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Notes

  • Cut the butternut squash into even cubes for even cooking.
  • Use a sharp knife when cutting the squash. A dull knife is more likely to slip and cause harm.
  • Spread out the squash cubes in a single layer so the air can circulate properly.
  • The squash is done cooking when it's still a little firm, but the fork can get all the way through.
  • Buy pre-cut butternut squash from the store to save some time on prep.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in an air fryer preheated at 330 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes until hot. Drizzle some more honey on top before serving again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 19932IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg