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Air Fryer Southwest Spaghetti Squash

With the use of the air fryer, this deliciously filling dinner with spaghetti squash, spices, and chicken comes together in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 pound spaghetti squash
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.
  2. In a small bowl combine the kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. 
  3. Spread over both halves of the spaghetti squash, then drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Place in the air fryer and fry at 360 degrees for 20 minutes.  To check for doneness, poke with a fork and make sure it is tender all the way through.
  5. Using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash.
  6. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and garlic. 
  7. Once combined, add in the shredded squash and gently stir to combine.
  8. Place the squash mixture back in the shell or in a small casserole dish.
  9. Lay sliced jalapenos over the squash and top with shredded cheese. 
  10. Place back in the air fryer at 360 degrees F or the oven set at 350 degrees F, for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove and top with cherry tomato halves, cilantro, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 722mg (30%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%

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