Best Air Fryer Butternut Squash Home Fries Recipes

AIR-FRYER BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Air-Fryer Butternut Squash image

Butternut squash gets tender with slightly crispy edges when it's cooked in the air fryer. The simple seasonings here complement the subtle sweetness from the squash. Serve this quick and easy side dish with just about anything, from roast chicken to pork.

Provided by Jasmine Smith

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, cubed (3/4-inch; about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, toss squash, oil, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
Lightly coat the fry basket with cooking spray. Add the prepared squash to the basket; cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, open the fryer and lightly toss the squash to redistribute; cook until lightly browned and crispy on edges, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 151 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE AIR FRYER BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES

Chinese Five-Spice Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries image

These 'fries' made with Chinese five-spice powder are sweet and spicy, and they're a fiber-full, lower-carb alternative to French fries. Made in the air fryer, they're less messy and can cook up while the rest of your meal is in the making.

Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into "fries"
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place cut squash in a large bowl. Add oil, five-spice powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper and toss to coat.
Cook butternut squash fries in the preheated air fryer, shaking every 5 minutes, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes total. Remove fries and season with additional sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 596.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

AIR FRYER BUTTERNUT SQUASH HOME FRIES

Air Fryer Butternut Squash Home Fries image

Seasoned butternut squash bites are air fried into a unique brunch dish that fits into any fall menu.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons bagel seasoning (such as Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend )
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Toss butternut squash with olive oil in a large bowl. Add squash pieces to the air fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, about 22 minutes total.
Transfer to a bowl or serving plate and sprinkle seasoning blend evenly over the top. Garnish with fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 164.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g