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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Perfect air fryer spaghetti squash, every single time! It's easy, with only a few ingredients required, and it's ready in 25 minutes or less.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 2 lb spaghetti squash (1 small squash, but weigh for most accurate results)
  • 2 teaspoon avocado oil or your choice, *omit for oil free, see notes
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Optional Garnishes
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cut a thin slice off the ends of your squash and then cut in half, lengthwise, as evenly as possible in two halves. Place the two halves in your air fryer basket, cut side up. Then drizzle with the oil (if using) and evenly sprinkle with the seasoning.
  2. Cook at 360 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. (This may vary according to the size of your squash.)
  3. Once cooked, transfer to a dish and fluff up the inside with a fork. Then add the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if using, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Cut your squash in half as equally as possible for even cooking.
  • Different air fryers may cook at different speeds. I'm using a Ninja Foodi, but if you have a different model, start checking your squash around the 15 minute mark and cook until fork tender.
  • The size of your spaghetti squash will reflect cook time. I cooked a 2 lb squash in my Ninja Foodi for 20 minutes with perfect results. If your squash is smaller or bigger, adjust cook time.
  • *For oil free, omit the oil and spray or drizzle a little vegetable broth on top for moisture before cooking.
  • I use an 8qt Ninja Foodi but any model that can fit your squash inside should work just fine.
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can still make this in your oven. Preheat to 400 degrees F, halve your squash and season as directed. Then bake on a tray lined with parchment paper for 35-45 minutes, until fork tender.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated in an air tight container for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142cal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 637mg (27%) Potassium 348mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142cal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 637mg 27%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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