Air Fryer Butternut Squash

roasted butternut squash halves on a tray.

These Air Fryer Butternut Squash halves are an effortless way to make an easy and flavorful side dish. It is roasted with an easy maple cinnamon glaze and cooks in about 30 minutes.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer butternut squash, baked butternut squash, roasted butternut squash

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 28

Total Time 32

Servings Sevings

Calories 34kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 butternut squash 2 to 3 pounds
1 tablespoon + ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
1 tablespoon + ½ tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise from stem to the bottom. Scoop the seeds and pulp out of the cavity.
Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on the flesh side.
Preheat air fryer to 380°F. When hot, place the squash cut side down and cook for 20 to 23 minutes, or until tender (a knife can easily pierce into the flesh).
Carefully turn the hot squash over with tongs and brush with the glaze.
Increase your air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook the squash for 7 to 9 minutes or until the surface is golden and caramelized.
To make glaze - Mix maple syrup, salt, black pepper, cinnamon and remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil together in a small bowl.

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Notes

Air Fryer size - I used a 6-quart Instant vortex air fryer and could fit a 21/2 pound squash comfortably without overlapping. If using a large vegetable or a smaller air fryer, cook in batches.

Cooking time - It depends on the size! A 21/2 pound butternut squash takes about 25 minutes to cook at 380 degrees and then a few more minutes at a higher temperature to brown. Adjust cooking time when using smaller or larger vegetables.

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