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Air fryer spaghetti squash served on a plate with cheese and parsley.

How to Cut Spaghetti Squash

Learn how to cut spaghetti squash easily to use in all of your favorite spaghetti squash recipes, or as a low carb pasta substitute!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 spaghetti squash
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef's knife A chef's knife has a wide and sturdy blade. Make sure it's sharp.
  • Cutting board Wood or plastic cutting boards work best.
  • Spoon For scooping out the seeds.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Spaghetti Squash

Instructions
 

  • Wash the spaghetti squash well under water to clean it, then dry it completely using a clean towel. Place a clean cutting board on a flat surface. Make sure your knife is sharp and ready to use.
    2 lb Spaghetti Squash
  • Use your chef's knife to carefully cut off the stem end of the spaghetti squash.
  • Stand the spaghetti squash up on the cutting board, making sure it's stable and won't roll around while you're cutting it. If necessary, you can slice a small portion off the bottom to create a flat surface to stabilize it.
  • With the squash standing on the cutting board, begin slicing down through the center of the squash. Apply downward pressure and slowly and carefully work the knife through the squash, cutting it in half lengthwise. Use a sawing motion if needed, and be cautious as the skin of the squash can be tough.
  • Once the squash is halved, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and fibrous strands from the center of each half. You can discard the seeds or save them for roasting if you like.
  • If desired, you can trim any uneven or jagged edges along the cut sides of the squash halves to create smoother surfaces.
  • At this point, your spaghetti squash is ready to air fry or bake for use in all of your favorite spaghetti squash recipes. Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh out into spaghetti squash strands and serve with your favorite sauce or toppings.
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Notes

    • Always use a sharp knife when cutting squash.
    • Make sure to clean the squash before cutting it, and dry it completely to reduce the risk of your knife slipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 10gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 773IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 2mg