It may still be summer, but I’m getting geared up for fall over here at PBF HQ! Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but I’m kicking off the countdown with this super simple Air Fryer Butternut Squash. It’s not a particularly ground breaking or exciting recipe, but hey – I use it all the time for meal prep so I figured it was worth sharing. Because it’s so quick and easy, it makes for a perfect side dish for weeknight dinners too. Simple sides for the win!

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Juicy Air Fryer Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 cups butternut squash, chopped into 1/4-1/2" cubes ((700 grams)); 1 tbsp olive oil ((0.5 fl oz)); 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Chicken breasts tend to overcook and dry out easily, unless you use my secret to the getting the juiciest chicken breasts every time! All you need is salt, sugar, and a few spices to make your own chicken brine at home.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

Here’s what you’ll need to make this ridiculously simple Air Fryer Butternut Squash at home:

Butternut squash – The star of the show, of course! I have plenty of other squash and air fryer recipes on the blog if you want to sub it out.
Olive oil – Whatever cooking oil you prefer will work here.
Seasoning – I used a combo of salt, pepper, and Flavor God Garlic Lover’s Seasoning.

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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Servings: 5 servings

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Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

▢ 5 cups butternut squash, chopped into 1/4-1/2" cubes, (700 grams)
▢ 1 tbsp olive oil, (0.5 fl oz)
▢ 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
▢ 1/2 tsp sea salt
▢ 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Pre-heat air fryer to 400°F.
Toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Add in a single layer to the air fryer basket (you may need to do more than 1 batch).
Air fry for 10 minutes, then shake the basket, and air fry for an additional 5-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown and squash is fork tender.

Tips & Tricks

Oven directions: Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through baking (optional).

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 76kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 4g (6%), Sodium: 167mg (7%), Potassium: 476mg (14%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 4g (4%)