Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash are bite-sized cubes that are tender, sweet, and spicy making a great accompaniment to any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer butternut squash, roasted butternut squash

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Air Fryer, Oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 148kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Peel and cut the butternut squash into ¾-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
Transfer the butternut squash to a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Add the seasoned butternut squash to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 380°F (190°C) for 16-18 minutes or until slightly brown on the edge and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 16 minutes.
Roasted butternut squash is ready. Remove it in a serving plate and serve it immediately.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the diced butternut squash to a baking sheet. You can add oil and seasonings to the sheet tray itself.
Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.

Dice them into the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the butternut squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the sweet potatoes to be cooked evenly.
Serve them right away: These crispy roasted butternut squash get soggy as they sit and cool.
You may also get store brought pre-cut butternut squash and use them in this recipe.
The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

Lemon wedges: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
Cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted sweet potatoes.
Herbs: add Italian seasoning or freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
Spices: You can also add ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala for an Indian twist. Taco seasoning or Fajita Seasoning for Tex-Mex twist before roasting.
Sweet: You can add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ tablespoon honey or sugar before roasting.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.