This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
Cooking butternut squash becomes easier with the help of an air fryer! Tossed in garlic and herbs, air fryer butternut squash is perfectly flavored and especially tender, without having to use a lot of oil. This recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish, or the leftover squash could also be used in tacos, quiches, and salads.
This recipe is sponsored by Watkins, a valued partner of Heartbeet Kitchen. All Watkins products are free from dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, added MSG and other artificial ingredients.
When it comes to new kitchen technology, I’m a bit slow to adapt. It took me a long time to try the Instant Pot, which I absolutely love. And it took me just as long to try an air fryer, which is pretty great too!
I spent a lot of time testing this air fryer butternut squash recipe for you, wanting to highlight the all-star fall vegetable.
Rather than roasting, using your air fryer to make butternut squash takes a mere 20 minutes, and the resulting texture and flavor is amazing. It’s especially good as a side dish served with this Spinach Stuffed Salmon.
To flavor the butternut squash, I used a simple garlic herb combination. Coating in a mix of Watkins Organic Spices and Spice Blends, including Organic Italian Seasoning, Organic Garlic Powder, and Pink Himalayan Salt, the squash is seasoned all the way through with robust taste. It would also be a great seasoning mix for Air Fryer Garlic Fries!
Air Fryer TIP: I’ve found that using dried herbs to season ingredients that will be cooked in an air fryer is superior to using fresh, as those burn quickly from the high, concentrated heat.
My spice drawer is filled with Watkins organic spices, a brand I grew up with that continues to bring the highest quality ingredients to my kitchen – and yours! Being able to trust Watkins for their transparent sourcing practices and organic labels means a lot to me.
This air fryer butternut squash is a great Thanksgiving side dish, but its versatility means you can add it to other recipes that call for roasted butternut squash, like this delicious Wild Rice Harvest Salad.
As you likely know, there are many different kinds of air fryers. They generally fall into two categories: basket air fryers and convection oven air fryers. I have the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven 7 in 1 with Rotisserie, which is a convection oven air fryer, with racks to place food on and added air frying functionality.
I tested this recipe using the rotisserie basket that the Instant Pot Air Fryer comes with too, and the results were excellent! I give both instructions in the recipe card below.
SCALE:
tag @heartbeetkitchen on instagram and hashtag it #heartbeetkitchen
easy and yummy!
glad you liked this butternut squash recipe!