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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

By: Liz  /  Published: November 14, 2019  /  Updated: May 14, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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How about making air fryer butternut squash instead of baking it in the oven? This spiced butternut squash recipe would make a perfect side dish for holiday meals, and cooking it in the air fryer is fast and easy.

A plate full of butternut squash

I received a review copy of the brand new Air Fryer Revolution: 100 Crispy, Healthy, Fast & Fresh Recipes cookbook by Urvashi Pitre and I knew the moment I saw Chinese five-spice powder in an air fryer butternut squash recipe, I had to make it.

Air Fryer Revolution

Chinese five-spice powder is an Asian seasoning blend of star anise, fennel, cinnamon, Szechuan pepper and cloves. The licorice-y aroma of the star anise and the combination of spice flavors is absolutely heavenly in this butternut squash recipe. So, so good.

How to Make Air Fryer Butternut Squash

If you have an air fryer, you’re halfway there. If you need an air fryer, I recommend this one. It’s a combination air fryer/pressure cooker/slow cooker so you get more bang for the buck, and I used it as an air fryer to make these buffalo cauliflower bites and chocolate chip skillet cookies.

chocolate chip skillet cookie
Chocolate chip skillet cookie made in an air fryer!

How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash

Cutting a butternut squash is no joke. It’s really thick and dense and requires a sharp, heavy-duty chef’s knife. You’ll also need some torque. If you’ve got it, go you! I don’t have much upper body strength and usually recruit my boyfriend to do the heavy work.

Start by slicing off the ends evenly, then use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outer layer of the squash. Once it’s peeled, carefully cut the squash down the middle from top to bottom with a chef’s knife and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

Cut the squash into slices and then cut the slices into cubes.

freshly cut butternut squash

The hard part’s over!

All that’s left to do is to toss the squash cubes with the remaining ingredients.

toss squash with spice ingredients

Then place it all in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes until tender. Time will vary a bit between air fryers so don’t worry if it’s not done at 15 minutes like the recipe in the book says. Mine took 22 minutes and then it was perfect!

squash pieces cut and in bowl

Serve alongside your favorite entree and enjoy!

spiced butternut squash recipe

The spiced butternut squash turned out just like the recipe said it would. This cookbook is a keeper! Get yours here!

cookbook page with photo of spiced butternut squash recipe

And if you have any leftover, it tastes fantastic in this salad. Yes, salad!

Thanksgiving Leftover Salad

Try this roasted butternut squash fettuccine recipe too.

Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Fettuccine
A plate full of butternut squash

Spiced Butternut Squash

Liz – Eat Move Make
Fast and easy air fryer butternut squash recipe. Spiced butternut squash would be perfect alongside your favorite holiday entrees.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Active Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 1-inch-cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the squash, oil, brown sugar and five-spice powder. Toss to coat.
  • Place the squash in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until tender. (Mine took 22 minutes.)

Notes

Grain-free, Gluten-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Dairy-free, Vegan
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 9921IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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