Butternut Squash Cubes
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Butternut squash cubes are a simple, healthy side dish when air fried. The air fryer gets them tender on the inside and browned on the outside. This recipe shows you how to cube the squash, season it, and cook it perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt, cinnamon or sage
- Optional: brown sugar for sweeter, garlic powder for savory
Steps
- 01Peel the tough outer skin with a vegetable peeler. Cut in half, scoop out the seeds.
- 02Cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Uniform cubes cook evenly.
- 03Toss with oil and seasoning.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
The neck of the butternut squash (the long, straight part) is all solid flesh and easy to cube. The bulb (the round bottom part) has seeds and is harder to work with. Cut the neck and bulb apart first, then process each separately. The neck is easier and yields more usable cubes.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 02Peel the squash, remove seeds, and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- 03Toss the cubes with oil and the Cinnamon Sugar or Brown Butter Sage seasoning.
- 04Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 05Cook for 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 minutes.
- 06Check for tenderness with a fork; the edges should be browned.
- 07Serve warm as a side or salad topper.
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Meal Prep
Stores 5 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes. Winter squash reheats beautifully.
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