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Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash Halves

Making air fryer butternut squash halves is so easy! With warm cinnamon, and sweet brown sugar, this salty-sweet dish is bound to become a fall favorite!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 146kcal
Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut squash - cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-2 pinches of salt

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 400° F (about 200°C).
  • Slice off the stem at the top of the squash, then slice it vertically. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
    Cutting the stem end from a butternut squash.
  • Brush the flesh side of each butternut halve with olive oil.
    Brushing butternut squash with olive oil.
  • Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of the fleshy side of the butternut.
    Topping butternut with cinnamon sugar.
  • Spray your air fryer basket with a non-aerosol cooking spray, brush with cooking oil, or line it with air fryer parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  • Place the butternut inside the basket, with the skin side facing upwards. Air fry for 20 minutes or until tender (a knife inserted in the middle should come out easily).
    Butternut squash halves inside an air fryer.
  • Use a pair of kitchen tongs to turn over the butternut squash. Then, brush the flipped side with the remaining oil and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on it.
  • Air fry for 7-8 minutes, or until caramelized. Arrange on plates, sprinkle a pinch or two of salt on top, then serve.
    Air fried butternut squash halves.

Notes

  • The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the squash and air fryer model. Generally, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes. Test tenderness with a knife or fork; the butternut is ready when it pierces easily.
  • I used a Ninja Foodi 8qt Air Fryer for this recipe, but it can work with other air fryer models. Adjust the time depending on the size of the squash, and cook in batches if needed, to avoid overcrowding your air fryer basket.
  • While it can be slightly tough, the skin of the butternut is edible.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19932IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg