We can’t seem to get enough butternut squash fajitas in the air fryer. It’s so crazy delicious and air frying butternut squash makes this vegetable tender and slightly crispy on the edges. This vegetarian squash is flavorful and the perfect addition to any healthy plant based diet.

cooked and crispy butternut squash in air fryer

Vegan Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fajitas

This squash is such a fantastic vegetable to air fry. It’s vegetarian, vegan and loaded with vitamins. Cutting it up into small chunks has several advantages: it cooks quick, soft on the inside yet slightly crispy on the outside. The level of crispy-ness all depends on how long you air fry the butternut squash for. But what ever level of timing you choose, the flavors are fantastic and perfect for so many dishes.

How to Serve Vegetable Fajitas?

The possibilities are endless on how you can serve air fried butternut squash. Here are some ideas and delicious inspiration:

  • Side dish: This is the perfect side dish to any other dish you want to serve it with. From pasta to grilled foods, it’s fantastic on its own.
  • Serve with tortillas for fajitas, tacos or as tostada. Here’s so many satisfying ways to use the air fried squash as a filling. Make it a vegetarian Taco Tuesday.
  • Fresh and healthy salad: Add this to a bed of lettuce for a healthy salad.
  • Whole grain bowls are great with a nice serving of this squash.
  • Any other ideas that you might have? share with us in the comments below.
plate of butternut squash fajitas

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Tips on Air Frying Butternut squash

  • If you’re using fresh squash, make sure to cut everything evenly. If there’s small chunks and large chunks, you’ll have a batch of soft and firm pieces. So to ensure that you get as much even cooking as possible for fresh butternut, keep the cuts consistently the same size.
  • Some squashes are huge and if you have a small air fryer, it’s going to take multiple batches to cook all the squash. Try to keep the squash in a single layer as much as possible to make sure everything cooks evenly.
  • The seasonings we have for the fajitas is totally customizable. Add or deduct what ever you like for the seasoning.
  • Don’t like peppers and onions or don’t like spices? Then you can just make our easy air fryer butternut squash or air fryer acorn squash.
  • We have a great air fryer chicken fajitas recipe if you like chicken.
  • Check out the full butternut squash fajitas recipe below in the recipe box with all the step-by-step photos.
plate of butternut squash fajitas

Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fajitas

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
The cut size of squash is important. Time is approximate and depends on the size you cut the squash. If it’s smaller and crisps up faster, then don’t use the whole cooking time. If your air fryer is smaller, cook this in batche
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Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash (1.5 pounds (680g)), peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes
  • 1 small onion , sliced thick
  • 1 small bell pepper , sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt , or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro , optional

For Serving (choose your favorites)

  • 12 Tortillas , fajita sized (about 5-6" usually)
  • Pico de gallo/salsa, shredded cabbage, cheese, lettuce, limes, etc.

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons (30ml) oil, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt, 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) cumin. Add squash, onions and bell pepper. Toss to coat all vegetables.
    vegetables with marinade
  • Put seasoned vegetables to air fryer basket/tray (if you have a small air fryer, cook in batches). Spread out evenly.
    raw butternut squash fajitas
  • Air Fry at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes, then shake and turn the squash.
    halfway cooked butternut squash fajitas
  • Continue Air Frying the squash at 380°F (193°C) for 5-15 minutes or until the squash is tender and has crispy edges.
    crispy and cooked air fryer butternut squash fajitas
  • When squash mixture cools, toss with the optional chopped cilantro. Serve with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings.
    plated butternut squash fajitas with salsa

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 294kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 878mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 13822IU, Vitamin C: 44mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 294

Can you use frozen butternut squash?

Sure you can, but frozen butternut squash cooks faster than fresh. So if you want to cook the frozen squash separate from the onions and peppers, it might be best. That way the squash doesn’t get too soft by the time the onions and peppers get cooked. Or you can cut the onions and peppers smaller so that they cook faster. Also, air frying frozen squash can result in slightly mushy textures. There’s a lot of moisture releasing from frozen squash so they might not be as crispy on the edges.

soft flour tortillas with butternut squash fajitas

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