Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash

Easy and quick to make in the air fryer, these roasted butternut squash cubes are seasoned with maple syrup and sage.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 144kcal

Using a large sharp knife, cut off the end and top of the butternut squash, and cut in half lengthways.
1 butternut squash
Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard.
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin of the squash.
Cut the squash into 1 inch cubes and place in a bowl.
Add the oil and maple syrup to the squash. Toss well to coat the cubes.
1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Add the garlic, sage and salt to the squash and stir well to combine.
1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon ground sage, ½ teaspoon salt
Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook in the air fryer at 400F / 200c for 15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through.
Check for doneness around 13 minutes. The butternut squash should be fork tender.

Butternut squashes are very firm and can be hard to cut. Use a sharp chefs knife to cut it.
Cut the cubes around 1inch. If smaller or larger you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Cook the squash in a single layer for best results.
Shake the basket halfway through cooking to help the squash cook evenly.
Different air fryer models can run hotter or cooler. Cook the squash til fork tender. Check for doneness around 12 minutes.