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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Ready in 25 minutes, this air fryer spaghetti squash recipe makes for the perfect low-carb noodle alternative to pasta. Serve it for dinner with your favorite pasta sauce or as a side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small spaghetti squash about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika optional
- For Serving: grated parmesan cheese, butter, and/or freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
- Wash and dry the spaghetti squash. Then, carefully slice it in half lengthwise (through the stem) and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the inside of the spaghetti squash, followed by the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Then, use your fingers to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned squash in the air fryer cut-side up. Air fry at 350°F for 25 - 30 minutes total, or until the squash is fork tender.
- Carefully remove the squash from the air fryer and use two forks to lightly scrape the inside of the squash and fluff up the noodles.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, butter, and/or chopped parsley. Alternatively, you can serve the spaghetti squash noodles in place of pasta in your favorite bolognese or sauce recipe. I love this chicken bolognese and these keto turkey meatballs.
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Notes
- Oil Free: You can make this recipe oil-free by using olive oil cooking spray or avocado oil spray. You can also add 1 – 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth to each half.
- Freezing: You can freeze cooked spaghetti squash for up to 6 months. Simply let it cool after baking, shred it, and then place it into freezer-safe bags. When you are ready to enjoy, reheat frozen cooked spaghetti squash on the stovetop in a pot on low, in the microwave (wrapped in a damp paper towel) for 1 – 3 minutes, or in an oven-safe dish the oven at 350°F for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Storing: Store leftover air fryer spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 – 6 days.
- Reheating: For best results, reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 5 – 7 minutes, in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 5 – 10 minutes until warm, or in the microwave for 1 – 4 minutes until warm. If you are microwaving it, I recommend wrapping it in a damp paper towel.
- 1 serving is about 1 cup of spaghetti squash.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
332mg
(14%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.