🥦 Vegetables
Crispy Butternut Squash in Air Fryer – Perfect Quick Side Dish
Spiced butternut squash cubes cooked in an air fryer until tender and lightly golden, a quick and delicious side dish.
🥘 Ingredients
medium butternut squash (~800 g / 1.75 lb) — 1
olive oil — 2 tbsp
salt — 1 tsp
paprika (sweet or smoked) — 1 tsp
black pepper — 1/2 tsp
herbes de Provence or rosemary — 1 tsp
garlic cloves, minced (optional) — 2
👨🍳 Steps
1Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
2Cut the flesh into uniform cubes about 2 cm (3/4 inch) for even cooking.
3In a large bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, paprika, black pepper, herbes de Provence, and garlic (if using).
4Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
5Place the squash cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
7Check with a fork: the cubes should be tender and lightly golden.
🛒 Shopping List
1 medium butternut squash (~800g), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp herbs de Provence, 2 garlic cloves (optional)