Vegan Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

Cubes of butternut squash get tossed in olive oil with warm cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until every piece is coated in that earthy, sweet-savory spice mix. The air fryer does all the heavy lifting here, crisping the edges into deep caramelization while the centers turn fork-tender in under 20 minutes. A quick shake halfway through the cook keeps everything roasting evenly without a drop of extra oil needed. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, this comes out looking as good as it tastes — golden, blistered, and bright with color. It's a fuss-free side dish that comes together fast and fits seamlessly into a plant-based spread. Simple, cozy, and endlessly versatile, this is one you'll want on repeat all season long.

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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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