Air Fryer Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Cubes

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BEST Baked Butternut Squash Recipe Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to…

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Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

BEST Baked Butternut Squash Recipe

Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles. Check out my baked quinoa beets butternut squash bowl! You can also eat them as is; add some chicken, steak, or fish! And did I mention that this recipe is gluten-free and vegan? Oh yes, it is! 

Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Air Fryer Fun fact: veggies cook up much more quickly in your air fryer than in your oven. And in the heat of summer, this time-saving hack (air fryer) that won’t heat up your house is a winner for every dinner. NEWS FLASH! I use my air fryer a lot, a lot, a lot! And when it comes to prepping vegetable side dishes, all I do is air fry ’em! And today’s recipe is no different. I’m talking about air fryer roasted butternut squash cubes! A sweet yet savory side dish full of flavor and nutrition for your whole family. And I effortlessly made it in the air fryer! 

Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Air-Fried Maple Butternut Squash Is a Treat!

Honestly, if you want something that tastes naughty but is healthy, you need to make air fried roasted maple butternut squash. It’s an easy side to throw together for a weeknight! And is delicious enough to command a spot on your holiday menu especially Thanksgiving. You’ve got to try it! The best thing is that you can make this ahead!

What Is the Easiest Way to Cut and Cube a Butternut Squash?

Take a sharp knife to your butternut squash and cut off the ends. Then peel the whole outer layer off with a vegetable peeler. Once peeled, cut the entire squash in half. Scoop out all the seeds (you can even toast them like you would for pumpkin seeds for a tasty and healthy snack!). Cut the halves into slices, then stack the slices and make lengthwise cuts followed by crosswise cuts to get your cubes. 

Raw cut Butternut squash cubes

Why You Will Love Air Fryer Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Cubes

  • These are so simple to make with the air fryer of course!
  • They taste amazing and have the best texture.
  • They go with your favorite main dishes.
  • You can add roasted maple butternut squash to your salads!
  • Even the kids love them! Oh yes!
  • You’ll be adding a healthy side to the table that doesn’t taste like health food!
  • A perfect way to enjoy the fall flavors when you season with cinnamon, allspice, etc.
  • Requires only a few ingredients!
  • Roasted butternut squash cubes excellently substitutes roasted potato cubes or sweet potato cubes
Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Air Fryer Maple Butternut Squash Ingredients

Raw Butternut squash, maple syrup, salt pepper and olive oil

How to Make Roasted Maple Butternut Squash in the Air Fryer (Step-by-Step):

Here’s how to quickly roast butternut squash in your air fryer for dinner tonight!

  1. Cut and cube

    The first step is to cut and cube your butternut squash. Put the cubes in a bowl.Raw cut Butternut squash cubes

  2. Season butternut squash cubes

    Add all the ingredients (olive oil, onion powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper) into the bowl except the maple syrup. Combine well to season. Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

  3. Air fry cut butternut squash

    Set the air fryer time to 20 minutes and the temperature to 375F, then preheat the air fryer. The air fryer will make a beeping sound after the preheating. Place parchment paper on the air fryer basket and spread out the seasoned butternut squash—air fry.Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

  4. Turn halfway

    You’ll want the cubes to come out tender, so you must turn them at the 10-minute mark. This is also when you will add the maple syrup. Stir it well to coat every piece and finish cooking. Make sure all the butternut combines well with maple syrup for that sweet taste!Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

  5. Serve and Enjoy!

    Serve hot/warm with your favorite main dishes or even as a topping on other dishes like bowls or salads! I combined this with baked  quinoa and beets and it was ah-mazing!!!Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Tips and Recipe Notes

  1. You can save time by buying pre-cut butternut squash. 
  2. Try to get the cubes uniform in size so they cook evenly.
  3. You may need to cook the butternut squash cubes in batches if you are cooking a lot!
  4. Do not overcook the butternut squash cubes; they may dry up or become soggy!
  5. You can prep this recipe ahead of time!
Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Variations/Substitutions

  • Feel free to try it out with a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a tasty fall flavor.
  • Use real maple syrup, not that processed syrup with high fructose corn syrup.
  • You can also use honey if you don’t have maple syrup.
  • Brown sugar can also be used if you don’t have real maple syrup or honey. Make sure you stir it in with the other seasonings though. 
  • Make it spicy with a touch of cayenne pepper. 
  • Don’t care about butternut squash? Use potatoes and follow the same technique!
Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Roasted Maple Butternut Squash

Stuffed turkey breast would be perfect for roasted maple butternut squash cubes! This turkey breast is moist, juicy, tender, and arguably delicious!

Take the stress out of your holiday cooking with this easy oven-baked stuffed turkey breast recipe. Oven roasted boneless stuffed turkey breast is moist, juicy, tender, and incredibly delicious! This simple baked turkey breast is the perfect alternative to a full-size turkey for small families during the holidays and beyond. Making turkey breast takes way less time than a whole turkey, and yet very flavorful and perfect for a small gathering! With its crispy skin yet tender on the inside, your whole family is going to love this well-seasoned turkey meat! #turkeybreast #ovenroastedturkey #thanksgivingturkey #bonelessturkeybreast #holidays

Air Fryer Chicken thighs are crispy on the outside and yet very juicy on the inside. They are packed with flavors, easy to cook, and ready in 30 minutes or less!

These bone in chicken thighs in the Air Fryer are crispy on the outside and yet very juicy on the inside. Air fryer thighs are packed with flavors, easy to cook, and ready in 30 minutes or less. The best part is that you can serve air fryer chicken thighs with just about any main side dish. Relatively, they pair so well with fried rice, cabbage, roasted veggies, salads, and literally any dish as a choice of protein. #Airfryerthighs #Airfryerchicken #Chickenthighrecipe #Airfryerrecipe #Chickenrecipe

Healthy pomegranate salad with arugula, apples, and pecans is the perfect festive salad that can go with roasted maple butternut squash! This salad is easy to make, pretty, and perfect for any occasion!

Healthy pomegranate arugula salad with apples and pecans is easy to make, pretty, and perfect for any occasion! My pomegranate salad bursts with delicious flavors from the slightly spiced arugula, sweet and crisp apples, and crunchy pecans. This easy salad is bejeweled with fresh pomegranate seeds or arils and finished with pomegranate salad dressing. This would make an enviable summertime salad recipe as well! #Pomegranatesalad #arugulasalad #pomegranate #salad

Roasted Maple butternut squash is perfect for meal planning! Double batch and add to your lunch/dinner platters and bowls!

Broccoli chicken and potatoes meal plan bowls

This healthy baked quinoa beets butternut squash was a delight during last year’s Thanksgiving! We didn’t make stuffing/dressing, so this was a fancy replacement! And surprise surprise I used this maple roasted butternut squash cubes! It was perfection!

Quinoa Bowl

Autumn Squash/Butternut Squash FAQs

Can you eat butternut squash skin? 

Believe it or not, you can eat the skin of your butternut squash. If you want to do that, make sure you wash it well and dry it off first. 

Is squash good in the air fryer? 

Actually, it is AMAZING in the air fryer. The texture and flavors are just wonderful and it’s so much faster than doing it in the oven. 

Do you peel butternut squash before cutting?

Yes, if you’re going to peel your butternut squash like me, I absolutely recommend that you peel it first. 

What is the best way to eat butternut squash? 

Roasting is by far one of the most flavorful ways to enjoy butternut squash. In the oven, it takes much longer which is why I love putting it in the air fryer. You get the same results without the lengthy cook time.

What do you do with butternut squash? 

You can simply serve it as a side to any main dish, or add it to pasta dishes, burrito bowls, wraps, soups, and more. It is so versatile and once you make it, you’re going to be adding it to everything!

What happens when you overcook butternut squash?

Butternut squash can get stringy and unpleasant when you overcook it. The air fryer will prevent that from happening, ensuring you cook it for the perfect amount of time to get the right texture. 

How long does it take to cook a butternut squash?

When you bake butternut squash, it takes about 90 minutes. That’s a long time, especially when it’s hot outside. You’ll keep from heating up your kitchen and have these tasty cubes on your table in just 20 minutes when you air fry them!

Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

HOW TO ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN THE AIR FRYER:

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Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Air Fryer Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Cubes

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Air fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 one whole (big) Butternut Squash aka, Autumn squash  or about 3 cups cubed Butternut Squash 
  • 1–2 tablespoons of Maple syrup 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil 
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dry thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • A dash of Cinnamon, allspice or pumpkin spice (optional for fall flavors) Raw Butternut squash, maple syrup, salt pepper and olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cut and cube. The first step is to cut and cube your butternut squash. Put the cubes in a bowl. Raw cut Butternut squash cubes 
  2. Season butternut squash cubes. Add all the ingredients (olive oil, onion powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper) into the bowl except the maple syrup. Add the cinnamon, allspice or pumpkin spice (if using any of them). Combine well to season. Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles. 
  3. Air fry cut/seasoned butternut squash. Set the air fryer time to 20 minutes and the temperature to 375F, then preheat the air fryer. The air fryer will make a beeping sound after the preheating. Place parchment paper on the air fryer basket and spread out the seasoned butternut squash—air fry. Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles. 
  4. Turn halfway. You’ll want the cubes to come out tender, so you must turn them at the 10-minute mark. This is also when you will add maple syrup. Stir it well to coat every piece and finish cooking. Make sure all the butternut combines well with maple syrup for that sweet taste! Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles. 
  5. Serve and enjoy. Serve hot/warm with your favorite main dishes or even as a topping on other dishes like bowls or salads! I combined this with baked quinoa and beets, and it was ah-mazing!!! Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles. 

Notes

You can save time by buying pre-cut butternut squash. 

Try to get the cubes uniform in size so they cook evenly.

If your butternut squash cubes are bigger, they may need more time to cook!

You may need to cook the butternut squash cubes in batches if you are cooking a lot!

Do not overcook the butternut squash cubes; they may dry up or become soggy!

This recipe may serve up to 4 people as a side dish!

You can prep this recipe ahead of time!

This is my air fryer.

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ANOTHER BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE TO TRY:

Healthy butternut squash soup recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and stress-free (yes, cos it is super easy to make)!

Easy autumn squash soup Panera copycat is rich, nutritious, comforting, and delicious! This healthy butternut squash soup recipe is sweet, savory, and creamy. This soup is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and stress-free. A perfect Panera copycat autumn squash soup loaded with butternut squash, celery, ginger, onions, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and more! #Butternutsquashsoup #Butternutsquash #soup #Panerasquashsoup #Autumnsquashsoup #fall #winter #glutenfree #vegan

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Air fryer roasted maple butternut squash is sweet, savory, and tasty, and it makes a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish for any main! The best thing about this air-fried butternut squash recipe is that it is super easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and you can add it to other dishes! Roasted butternut squash is perfect with salads, bowls, and casseroles.

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23 Comments

  1. Carrie Robinson says:

    This is making me excited for fall flavors! Such a great way to prepare this too. 🙂



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  2. Well I’m never going back to roasting butternut squash any other way after doing it in the air fryer. What a fast and easy recipe. Thanks for sharing!



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  3. This butternut squash recipe is comfort food done right! Sweet, tender, and oh-so-satisfying. A fall favorite!



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  4. The flavor is fantastic and making this squash in my air fryer was perfect so I didn’t need to heat up my house.



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  6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says:

    Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!



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  7. This recipe is an inspiration for my sweet potatoes that i don’t know what to do with!
    Thanks for sharing Kechi



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  8. Roasted butternut squash is so tasty, and cooking them in the airfryer makes this easy too. Perfect with maple syrup.



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  9. Alison Corey says:

    This air fryer roasted maple butternut squash looks delicious! I love the combination of maple syrup and butternut squash. It’s the perfect fall side dish.

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  10. This butternut squash was perfectly cooked. Such a good way to use the air fryer.



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  11. The recipe was absolutely delicious and a definite winner! Thank you!



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  12. This is seriously amazing! It turned out so good and my whole family enjoyed it!



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