Description
A simple and delicious maple-glazed butternut squash recipe made in the air fryer for a crispy, caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the squash in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness—squash should be tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Cut squash into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your air fryer.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer butternut squash, maple-glazed squash, easy side dish