Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Want to know how to air fry butternut squash halves? It's the perfect Thanksgiving side dish, or use it to make soup or mashed squash!
Ingredients
- 1 whole butternut squash, 3-5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, optional
- 4-6 tablespoons salted butter, sliced
- fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Generously wash the outside of the butternut squash skin with hot water to remove bacteria that can transfer to the inside of the squash when you cut it.
- Place the squash on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully slight the squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out and discard the seeds.
- Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place the squash cut side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Brush olive oil over the cut side of the squash halves, then sprinkle them generously with salt, pepper and chili powder (optional).
- Air fry for 15 minutes, then place the butter on top of the squash in slices.
- Air fry for an additional 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Serve immediately with fresh thyme and additional butter if desired.
Notes
For a sweet flavor, brush on 2 teaspoons of maple syrup for the last 2-3 minutes of cook time. Don't apply it earlier, the sugar burns pretty easily. You can also sprinkle on brown sugar.
I used a 5.6 quart air fryer for this recipe.
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