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Air fryer carrots and butternut squash in a teal, black and cream patterned bowl with a bowl of parsnips and platter of roast chicken and potatoes in the background.

Air Fryer Carrots and Butternut Squash

By: Deborah
Quick, healthy and delicious — these air fryer carrots and butternut squash are perfectly roasted, caramelised and full of flavour. A simple side dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or roast dinners.  
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7.1 oz) carrots peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
  • 200 g (7.1 oz) butternut squash peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 200C.
  • Toss the carrots and butternut squash in a bowl with the oil, thyme, salt, pepper.  Mix well to coat.
  • Transfer the seasoned vegetables to the preheated air fryer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes at 200C, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.   Make sure to shake them halfway through cooking.

Notes

  • Optional variations: 
    • Instead of dried thyme, try paprika or cumin. 
    • For a sweet version, drizzle the veg with honey or maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon. 
    • For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or chilli flakes. 
    • Toss with a little balsamic glaze or harissa before serving for extra punch. 
    • Add chopped herbs like parsley, rosemary or thyme after cooking, for freshness. 
    • Toss in honey, maple syrup or brown sugar for caramelised sweetness. 
    • Sprinkle with garlic powder and parmesan just before serving. 
    • For an Asian twist, toss with sesame oil and soy sauce before cooking. 
  • This air fryer carrots and butternut squash recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.  If doubling up, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket – cook in batches if needed, to ensure even crisping.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 27342IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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