Air-fried Diced Pumpkin
The air-fried diced pumpkin is a clever recipe to achieve a light, healthy, and tasty autumn side dish in just a few minutes, easy, fast, and very appetizing for those who want to avoid real pan-frying with lots of oil and fats.
Pumpkin is a versatile vegetable that lends itself well to being air-fried because, with very little spray oil, you can achieve delicious pumpkin cubes, crispy outside and soft inside.
You could accompany these fried pumpkin cubes with some warm and fragrant bread, also cooked in just a few minutes in the air fryer.
Economical, vegan, vegetarian recipe, gluten-free, ideal for those on a diet, or simply wanting to eat healthily.
Note that the temperature and cooking times are generally indicative because it greatly depends on your type of air fryer, however, all the recipes on my Blog are thoroughly and meticulously tested by me, so more than well-tested. Nonetheless, I recommend checking the cooking occasionally to better adjust the time and temperature to your specific air fryer.
To cook without staining your air fryer, I find these Air Fryer Parchment Paper Trays, WITHOUT holes, resistant (they don’t crimp during cooking) but very lightweight, so the hot air circulates just fine, ideal for very greasy or messy foods. They are disposable, eco-friendly, resistant to oil and water, non-stick, do not burn, and can also be used in a normal oven, available on Amazon (see my “Shopping Tips” at the end of this article).
Often I also use this very convenient perforated parchment paper for air fryer, non-stick, easy to clean, can also be used in a conventional oven, on Amazon at a good price.
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My Special: All about Pumpkin: from Sweet to Savory
Air Fryer Recipes, sweet and savory
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs Neapolitan pumpkin (or Delica)
- 1 tsp spicy paprika
- to taste extra virgin olive oil (I use extra virgin spray oil, cold pressed)
- sprigs rosemary
- to taste fine salt
- to taste garlic powder (optional)
Tools
- Bowls Guzzini bowl set in various colors
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Air fryer Philips
- Perforated air fryer parchment paper with holes
- Air fryer paper trays without holes, very thin and free of BPA and other toxic substances
Steps for Air-Fried Diced Pumpkin
Start the preparation by washing the pumpkin well, peeling it (remove all seeds), and cutting it into large cubes (NOT thin). Transfer the pumpkin cubes into a bowl and season with salt, spicy paprika, oil (I use my extra virgin olive oil spray, cold-pressed, it’s quality oil, and a little goes a long way), garlic powder (optional), and rosemary, mix very well, cover the bowl and let it all season for 5 minutes.
Pour the pumpkin cubes into the air fryer basket, lined with perforated parchment paper.
Set the air fryer temperature to 356°F and program the cooking for about 20 minutes. At the end of cooking, adjust the salt and transfer the pumpkin cubes to a serving dish, garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve hot.
Shopping Tips !!!
I am very satisfied with the Philips Airfryer, with a large basket. Furthermore, the Rapid Air technology creates optimal hot air circulation that cooks food evenly and keeps it crispy outside and tender inside. It has 13 cooking functions in one: fries, bakes, grills, roasts, and reheats.
A healthier way to cook, because it separates and captures excess fat (healthy and tasty dishes with up to 90% less fat). Cooks up to 50% faster and saves up to 70% energy compared to an oven (halves cooking times compared to the classic oven, as it does NOT require preheating).
The “Keep Warm” mode is very useful. The individual components are all easily removable and dishwasher safe. Highly recommended! You can find the Philips Airfrayr air fryer on Amazon at a special price.
These disposable Air Fryer Parchment Paper Trays, without holes do not stain the air fryer, but the hot air still circulates because they are very thin, yet resistant, as they do not crimp during cooking. Additionally, they are eco-friendly (BPA and other toxic substances free), oil and water resistant, non-stick, do not burn, and can also be used in a normal oven.
I often also use this convenient perforated parchment paper for air fryer, non-stick, easy to clean, can also be used in a conventional oven.
To make the pumpkin crispier, I sprayed this convenient extra virgin spray olive oil, cold pressed, of excellent quality, with built-in spray dispenser.
You can purchase all the items I recommend above on Amazon at a great price, just click directly on the respective links.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is a little oil enough to fry pumpkin cubes in an air fryer?
Yes, a spray oil dispenser is very useful.
Are the air-fried pumpkin cubes soft inside and crispy outside?
Yes
