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Slices of savory roasted acorn squash.

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

It's quick and easy to cook acorn squash in the air fryer. This recipe is the perfect way to make savory acorn squash. It's full of flavor and perfect for fall!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Jen Cardenas

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • First, wash and prep the acorn squash. Cut it in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds. Cut in ½" slices or keep it in halves if that's your preference.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and seasonings.
  • For slices, place the olive oil mixture and the squash slices in a large bowl. Use a rubber scraper to mix the squash until it's coated in the dressing. This can take a minute or two until it's all coated.
  • For halves, use a fork to pierce the cut side of the squash many times. Then spoon the olive oil mixture on the cut side. Use the back of the spoon to spread it around.
  • Place the squash in the basket of the air fryer. I highly recommend putting parchment paper (made for an air fryer with holes) in the basket first to make cleanup easier.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes for squash slices. You should easily be able to pierce it with a fork. If you are cooking it in halves, bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Notes

  • Do NOT try to peel the acorn squash.  The peel is edible but if you don't want to eat it, it starts to separate from the rest of the squash once it's baked.  You can just peel it away.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the squash and make sure you stabilize it.  Be careful!
  • Poke holes in the squash halves.  Personally, I prefer this in slices.  But if you want to do it in halves, make sure you poke a lot of holes in it.  This way seasonings can get into the squash.
  • If you want this simple side dish to look pretty, stick with the slices.  The ridges in the squash make it look a bit fancy.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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