Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Add some colour to your meals with this air-fried butternut squash, which is caramelised and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and very nutritious.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Ginger
Instructions
- Lay the butternut squash flat and cut both ends with a sharp knife.
- Stand the squash up and cut it into two halves.
- Scoop the seeds out with a spoon.
- Place the halves flat on the chopping board and cut into slices.
- Peel the hard skin off and cut into cubes
- Add the oil to a bowl, and mix the salt and spices.
- Pour the butternut squash cubes into the bowl and toss until all the cubes are coated
- Set the air fryer to 180℃ for 20 mins.
- Spread out the butternut squash cubes in a single layer on the tray of the air fryer. Start cooking.
- Pull out the tray and toss after 10 mins for even cooking. Leave to cook for another 10 mins. By this time, it should be crispy but soft inside. If it is not fully cooked, leave for a few more minutes until fully cooked through.
- Remove from heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19933IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
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