Paleo Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

Cubed butternut squash gets tossed in olive oil until every piece is glossy and coated, then seasoned with warm cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for a deeply savory-sweet flavor. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, caramelizing the edges into crispy, golden-brown corners while keeping the centers tender enough to yield to a fork with zero resistance. A quick shake of the basket halfway through ensures even browning on every cube without any hands-on fussing. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, it's a vibrant, simple side that pairs with just about any main. This one's an easy, reliable addition to a Paleo lineup, built entirely from real, whole-food ingredients you can actually see in the bowl.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
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2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with the olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until every piece is evenly coated.

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