Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash cooks this squash variety perfectly. It cooks evenly so it is tender, full of flavor and not wet or soggy.
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I’m not sure why it took me so long to try and air fry a whole spaghetti squash. I had terrific results cooking acorn squash in my air fryer. It’s turned into one of my most popular air fryer recipes! And now I have a new squash side dish to add to my rotation. My favorite way to serve the perfect spaghetti squash is simple. A little butter, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Or topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
The air fryer roasts spaghetti squash to perfection, tender and flavorful, but not “wet”, which is a common problem when cooking fresh squash.
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How to choose a spaghetti squash
- Make sure it is a pretty yellow color and not pale or lacking in color.
- Choose a squash that will fit in the basket of your air fryer, one probably not weighing more than two pounds.
- The spaghetti squash should be firm and feel heavy for its size. Don’t choose one with any soft spots.
Instructions for air fryer spaghetti squash recipe
- Wash and dry the squash
- Use a sharp knife and heavy cutting board to carefully cut the squash in half from the stem to the bottom
- Use a large spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and strands of squash attaching the seeds to the middle
- Trim off a bit of the top and bottom halves if necessary to fit into your air fryer basket
- Place the squash halves, cut side down into the basket of your air fryer
- Air fry the squash at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes
- Turn the squash halves over so they are cut side up
- Brush the insides of the squash with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt
- Air fry the squash again at 375 degrees F for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender
- Shred the squash with the tines of a fork before serving
Serving suggestions for a healthy dinner
- Top it with butter, lemon juice and fresh parsley
- Add a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
- Drizzle your favorite pasta sauce on top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then stick it back in the air fryer for a few minutes to melt the cheese
- For extra protein add cooked ground turkey to your favorite spaghetti sauce
Storage directions
Store leftover spaghetti squash in an air-tight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Or, scrape the cooked spaghetti squash noodles from the squash rind. The cooked spaghetti squash will stay fresh in the freezer for 3-6 months.
Kitchen tools
- I test all of my air fryer recipes in this XXL Phillips basket style air fryer
- This is my favorite and inexpensive chef’s knife
- A silicone pastry brush for brushing the squash with melted butter
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the squash.
- Using a sharp, heavy chef's knife carefully cut the squash in half from the stem to the bottom .
- Use a large spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and strands of squash attaching the seeds to the middle.
- Trim off a bit of the top and bottom so the halves fit into your air fryer basket.
- Place the squash halves, cut side down into the basket of your air fryer.
- Air fry the squash at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Turn the squash halves over so they are cut side up.
- Brush the insides of the squash with melted butter (using a pastry brush) and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Air fry the squash again at 375 degrees F for 12 - 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Shred the squash with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
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