Air fryer butternut squash halves are roasted until caramelized and golden with melted ghee (butter), sweet and savory 5 spice powder and sea salt making it a simple yet incredibly decadent seasonal side dish.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried butternut squash, air fryer butternut squash, butternut squash air fryer, butternut squash in air fryer
1small to medium butternut squashhalved and seeded
1tablespoonmelted gheeor butter
1teaspoonChinese five spice powder
1/2teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
Using a sharp knife make a shallow crosshatch pattern on the flesh side of each butternut squash half.
Brush the halves with the melted ghee until coated reserving any extra.
Combine the five spice powder and salt then liberally season the squash so it coats the entire cut side of the squash.
Lightly grease the trays or basket of your air fryer.
Place the squash cut side down in the air fryer on a single tray in the middle of the air fryer for oven models or in the basket.
Air fry the butternut squash at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Flip the squash using tongs, brush with any remaining ghee and season with leftover spice mixture then continue air frying for another 10-15 minutes until the flesh is fork tender.
Remove from the air fryer, garnish with additional coarse flaky salt and enjoy while warm.