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Roasted Butternut Squash

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (1-inch); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp cumin; Pinch of cayenne; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp pepitas; Fresh sage or thyme

4.4(2)

20 min

Time

380°F

Temp

140 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Squash

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (1-inch)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

Spices

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cumin

Pinch of cayenne

Finish

1 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp pepitas

Fresh sage or thyme

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Peel and cube butternut squash into 1-inch pieces. Consistent size is key for even cooking.
2
Toss with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, and cayenne.
3
Air fry at 380°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking twice, until caramelized and fork-tender.
4
Drizzle with maple syrup, scatter pepitas, and finish with fresh herbs.

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Tip: Pre-cut butternut squash from the store saves major prep time. Cut pieces the same size or small ones burn while big ones stay raw. The natural sugars caramelize beautifully at this temperature.

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