Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Air frying spaghetti squash is a quick and easy way to introduce big flavor to your dinner table! Includes serving recommendations!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 lb Spaghetti Squash halved and seeded (one small squash so it will fit in your air fryer when cut in half)
- 1 Tablespoon oil such as avocado or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan Cheese optional
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Cut stem end off of the squash.2 lb Spaghetti Squash
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise using a sharp knife, and spoon the pulp and seeds out. You can discard the pulp and seeds, or save the seeds for roasting separately.
- Brush oil over the inside halves of the spaghetti squash.1 Tablespoon oil
- Mix salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper together. Sprinkle both halves evenly with the seasoning mixture.½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Carefully place spaghetti squash, cut-side up, in the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry 20-25 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender.
- Transfer to a dish and fluff with a fork to create noodles.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!Parmesan Cheese, Parsley for garnish
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Notes
- Cut your squash in half as equally as possible to ensure both halves cook evenly.
- If you are using a larger squash, you will need to add more air frying time to ensure it cooks thoroughly.
- The texture of cooked spaghetti squash can vary based on how long it's cooked. Cooking it for a shorter time will result in firmer, more "al dente" strands, while this recipe will yield softer, more noodle-like strands.
- Cook time for this recipe is based on a preheated air fryer. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, just set the temperature on your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes to preheat it.
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model, as all brands are different. As always, use the cook time and temperature as a guide until you are more comfortable with your specific brand of air fryer.
- If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
- See the main post for instructions for toaster oven style air fryers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 318mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg