Diced butternut squash in the air fryer (18 min): time & quantities

Sep 16, 2025Lou0 comments

Diced Butternut Slices Air Fryer: Time & Amount (Quick Guide 2025)

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Diced Butternut Squash in the Air Fryer (18 min): time & quantities

Diced Butternut Squash in the Air Fryer — Neary

Want to cook butternut squash cubes in the Air Fryer 🥗? Good idea: it's quick, healthy, crispy on the outside and ultra-soft on the inside! Here's the practical guide for the ideal time (18 min) , quantities, size of the pieces, the best tips for getting it right the first time, and how to customize it according to your air fryer or your desires. Also discover the cooking table and the FAQ so you never fail to make your roasted butternut squash in the air fryer 🔥.

By Lou
Neary Kitchen Tested • Updated: September 16, 2025

✅ Time & Amounts — Diced Butternut Air Fryer

Medium dice (350 g) Air Fryer 190 °C • 18 min • 1 tbsp oil, stir halfway through cooking

Small quantity (200 g) 190 °C • 14–16 min • stir halfway through cooking

Full tank (500–600 g) 190 °C • 20–24 min • check and mix 2×

Tip: Cut the cubes into 1.5–2 cm cubes for even cooking and a soft center 😋

Anti-waste tip 🌱: If you have leftover butternut squash, consider buying it whole or in chunks to adjust the quantity exactly. Cooked cubes can be kept for 4 days in the refrigerator, perfect for salad, couscous, risotto or Buddha bowl.

Table of times and quantities

Quantity butternut (diced)	Temperature	Time	Oil	Stir	Result
200 g	190°C	14–16 min	1 tsp	Halfway through cooking	Golden dice, soft heart
350 g	190°C	18 min	1 tbsp.	Halfway through cooking	Crispy on the outside, melting on the inside
500–600 g	190°C	20–24 min	2 tbsp.	2×	Perfect for batch cooking
Thick dice (3 cm+)	190°C	22–26 min	1–2 tbsp	Halfway through cooking	Very soft, aperitif snack

HowTo — Cooking Diced Butternut Slices in the Air Fryer

Prepare : peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, cut into regular cubes (1.5 to 2 cm for even cooking).
Season : Mix the cubes with 1 tbsp of oil (olive, rapeseed or sunflower), salt, pepper, paprika or herbs as desired.
Arrange in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. Avoid over-piling to maintain crispiness.
Bake at 190°C for 18 min (350 g). Halfway through cooking, shake or stir the cubes to brown on all sides.
Check : Insert the tip of a knife; the cubes should be tender and golden. Extend the cooking time by 2–3 minutes if necessary, depending on the size, quantity, or your equipment.
Serve hot as a side dish, in a buddha bowl, warm salad or as a snack with a yogurt-lemon sauce 🍋.

FAQ — Butternut Air Fryer

Should you peel butternut squash?

Yes, for a melt-in-the-mouth texture that's pleasant to eat. But the skin is edible once it's well brushed: you can leave it on the small organic pieces if you like it crunchy!

What size for the dice?

Between 1.5 and 2 cm is ideal for cooking quickly and evenly. Bigger = more tender, smaller = crispy fries!

Which oil should I use?

Olive oil for flavor, or sunflower/rapeseed oil for a more neutral, golden result. You can even try an oil spray to limit calories.

Can you cook from frozen?

Yes! Add 3–5 minutes of cooking time, stir well halfway through, and season after cooking to keep it crispy.

Any ideas for variation?

Add smoked paprika, curry, or a few hazelnuts for a crunchy effect. Craving other vegetables? Try our Air Fryer selection !

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