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A plate of cooked acorn squash

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Air Fryer Acorn Squash cooks quickly in the air fryer and comes out with a soft silky interior that's perfect for mashing or turning into a tasty side dish, or even using as a soup bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Squash
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 small acorn or other edible squash
  • 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice the squash in half. Brush olive oil on the flesh. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the halves face down in the air fryer basket. Cook on 350° F (180° C) for 15 minutes. Turn the squash over, brush with more olive oil if necessary. Continue cooking on 400° F (200° C) for 5-10 minutes, until the desired tenderness is reached.

Notes

  • Save the seeds to make roasted squash seeds in the air fryer. You can use any type of seasoning you like on the squash.
  • It’s good with all different kinds of flavors, like Cajun seasoning, maple syrup, etc.
  • Depending on the size of your squash, it might need a little more or less time to get perfectly tender.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 1496mgFiber: 6gVitamin A: 1582IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Squash
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