Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Air Fryer Air-Fryer Butternut Squash 5.0 (1) 1 Review 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. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 7, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Caitlin Bensel Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This tender and crispy air-fried butternut squash comes together in just 25 minutes.Olive oil adds healthy fats and richness, enhancing the dish's flavor profile.This simple side pairs well with roast chicken or pork. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings See More 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 Directions 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. Equipment Air fryer Recipe developed by Jasmine Smith Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 84 Calories 2g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 84 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 3g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 2g 3% Vitamin A 15024IU 300% Sodium 151mg 7% Potassium 503mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.