Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

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You will be stunned how easy it is to make air fryer spaghetti squash. This simple kitchen tool makes perfect spaghetti squash without the trouble of the oven or microwave.

» Also try these Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops and Simple Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts.

If you don’t have an air fryer yet, you’re really missing out. Let me tell you – we use our air fryer for nearly every meal. It’s a huge time saver and we’ve never had a food not turn out great.

This recipe is no different. All you need to do is half the squash, take out the seeds, put it in the air fryer, and 20 minutes later it’s done.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Spaghetti squash – 1 medium sized squash. When choosing a spaghetti squash look for a firm squash that feels heavy and is free of soft spots. The stem should be firm and dry.
• Olive oil
• Salt and black pepper – To taste

Making Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

To make spaghetti squash the air fryer way, you’ll obviously need an air fryer that’s large enough to fit your squash, or you’ll need to find a squash that fits your air fryer. Some are larger than others.

Set the air fryer to 380° F. It just takes a few minutes to preheat, so it’ll be ready by the time you make it to step two.

Step One

Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to carve out the seeds and “guts”, as we call them. Just like cleaning out a pumpkin.

Step Two

Place the halves of the squash into the air fryer base and make sure it fits inside the machine. The open sides should be facing up.

Brush on a light layer of olive oil. Sprinkle the flesh with salt and pepper. That’s all it takes for a flavorful squash.

Step Three

Cook the squash for 20 minutes. It will come out slightly browned on the top and fork tender. If you stick a fork into the squash, it should give easily. If there’s still some resistance, you can put it back in for another 5 minutes.

You can use the tongs of a fork to gently scrape the squash from the shell. It comes out in long strands that resemble spaghetti. This makes it perfect for serving with a tomato meat sauce or another pasta sauce. If you’re on a low-carb diet, you can’t get any better than this!

Spaghetti Squash can be served as a side dish without any additional toppings, or you can add some butter and parmesan for a light pasta-like dish.

The thickness of the squash is somewhere between spaghetti and angel hair pasta. You can use it just as you would pasta. It holds up to any type of sauce. And it’s not wet like zucchini noodles are, so you don’t have to worry about it watering down your sauce.

Can I Freeze Spaghetti Squash?

Even a small fruit produces quite a bit of spaghetti squash. It might be too much for you to finish in one sitting. If you have leftovers, it will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Or if you want to freeze it, that’s okay too.

The best way to freeze spaghetti squash is to let it cool down completely. Then dab the strands to remove any extra moisture with a tea towel or paper towel.

Place the squash in a resealable plastic bag. Push out all the extra air from the bag and seal it tightly. This will keep the squash from becoming freezer burned. If packaged well, it will keep for 2-3 months in the freezer.

When you remove it, just reheat it on the stove top or directly in the sauce you’re using.

Why Use an Air Fryer

An air fryer is an incredibly easy way to cook just about anything. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and hot air rapidly circulates all around the food, making the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil. You can cook anything you’d make in the oven.

What to Serve With Spaghetti Squash?

I think the perfect way to serve spaghetti squash is with a tomato meat sauce, like you might serve regular spaghetti. You can also use any type of pasta sauce you like. Try pesto, Alfredo sauce, or a Parmesan cream sauce.

If you’re serving spaghetti squash as a side dish, you might pair it with Crispy Tilapia, or Crispy Breaded Shrimp.

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