Air Fryer Acorn Squash

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    154 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Acorn squash with a hint of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, air fried until tender & golden.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 small or medium acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
  2. Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon.
  3. Coat the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Place in the air fryer basket, cut side up, and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. While the squash is cooking, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  6. Open the air fryer and brush with the brown sugar mixture. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until the flesh is tender and slightly golden.

Notes

  • Leftover squash can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or under the broiler. 
  • Freeze cooled squash pieces in a zippered bag for up to 4 weeks. Use in soups, stews, or stir-fries. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 154 (8%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 753mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 879IU (18%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 154 8%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 753mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 879IU 18%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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