Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (with Baked Option)
This easy air fryer butternut squash makes the perfect fall side dish, featuring cozy spices, sweet maple syrup, cranberries, pecans, and creamy feta. A baked version is also included to suit any kitchen setup.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer or oven alternative
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 20 oz butternut squash cubed, about 3.5 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup pecans chopped
- hot honey for drizzling, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Gently stir in the cranberries.
- Place coated squash mixture into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove from basket and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with feta and chopped pecans.
- If baking, roast the mixture on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking. Add pecans halfway through and feta during the last 5–10 minutes.
- Drizzle with hot honey before serving if desired.
Notes
Add-ins like cranberries, feta, and pecans enhance flavor and texture. Use frozen cranberries and pre-chopped ingredients for convenience. Spice lovers can add ¼ teaspoon cayenne. Leftovers store well refrigerated up to 4 days or can be frozen.