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Air Fryer Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

This air fryer recipe combines tender butternut squash and crispy Brussels sprouts with smoky bacon, crunchy pecans, and a maple glaze for an easy and cozy fall dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash diced
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 2 oz pecan halves raw
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices center cut bacon halved
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Toss diced squash, halved Brussels sprouts, and pecans in olive oil, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon.
  • Place bacon halves in air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove bacon and set aside. Add veggie mixture to air fryer basket.
  • Cook veggies for 20 minutes at 375°F, shaking halfway through.
  • Return bacon on top of veggies and drizzle with maple syrup.
  • Cook an additional 5 minutes until veggies are tender and caramelized, and bacon is crisp.

Notes

Serve warm straight from the air fryer. For leftovers, store in airtight container and reheat in air fryer for crisp texture.