Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Description
This preparation involves cutting a medium spaghetti squash in half, removing seeds, and coating the cut side with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Air frying at 370°F for 25-30 minutes softens the flesh enough to shred into noodle-like strands with a fork. This technique avoids boiling or oven baking while providing a consistent, tender result. The strands can be served as-is or tossed with butter or additional seasonings for extra richness.
The squash seeds can be saved and roasted separately for a crunchy snack. Cook time varies slightly by squash size, so checking tenderness is advisable. Leftovers can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for several months. Additionally, the cooked strands can be used in recipes like stuffed squash shells topped with cheese and warmed again for a bubbly finish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash about 3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard (or save for roasting).
- Brush the cut side of the squash with oil and season with salt & pepper.
- Place cut side up in the air fryer and cook 25-30 minutes or until tender and the strands separate easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, run a fork along the strands of the squash to separate.
- Toss with butter if desired or season with additional salt and pepper.
Notes
- Save and roast spaghetti squash seeds for a crunchy snack.
- Cooking time varies with the squash size; check for tenderness before removing.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months; thaw before use.
- Use cooked strands to stuff squash shells with meat sauce and cheese, then air fry until bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| 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.
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