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5 from 2 votes

Butternut Squash In Air Fryer

This easy prep recipe is the perfect side dish that can double as a breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 59kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash Some stores like Trader Joe's sell the fresh pre cut squash, that will totally work too and save you a lot of time! If you go the pre packaged route, I suggest 2 pounds.
  • 1 whole green apple Washed and cubed.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (divided) I like using the Trader Joe's olive oil spray, super simple!
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Washed and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

For the air fryer version:

  • Take your pre-cut butternut squash and place it in a bowl. The squash should be cut in 1-inch cubes. Using a sharp knife, slice up your onions, bacon and apples. Now, add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Then, place the ingredients in an air fryer basket and place the air fryer on 375 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes, then toss the ingredients and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the squash has crispy edges and slightly golden brown. You should be able to know if the squash is done by noticing if it is fork tender and you can easily stick a fork in it, The total cook time may vary slightly based on how thick the squash is.

For the oven version:

  • You can also make this recipe in the regular oven if you would prefer. Follow all instructions with the same as above except lay the squash out on a sheet tray. Just like the air fryer version, the cooking time may vary slightly based on how thick and dense the squash cubes are.

Notes

Servings: This recipe yields approximately 3 servings.
Nutrition: The nutrition on this recipe is just an estimate and cannot be guaranteed. 
Storage: You can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13524IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg