This air fryer acorn squash is simply delicious. You will be surprised at how quickly and perfectly acorn squash cooks in the air fryer!
“I made these last night for supper and it turned out amazing! The cinnamon went great with this and everyone loved it!”
recipe overview
Acorn squash is traditionally a holiday recipe..but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it year-round!
Our air fryer squash is quick and easy. Plus, it has a bit of crisp that you won’t get by baking it in the oven!
If you love your air fryer and fall comfort foods you should try our Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole and our Air Fryer Creamed Corn Casserole.
how to make it
- Wash the acorn squash to remove any dirt.
- With a sharp knife, cut the acorn squash in half.
- Use a spoon to remove the seeds from the squash.
- Place the squash halves into the air fryer basket. Please note that you may only be able to fit one in at a time with some air fryers. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.
- Air Fry the squash halves for 20-25 minutes at 400F/204C.
Recipe tips and tricks
Be sure to check the squash during the last few minutes. Cook time will vary depending on the size of the squash. Keep on the lookout, your squash may cook faster!
If you have a specific type of flavoring you like you can swap out the spices I used. Make this recipe your own!
You can also use this recipe to make mashed acorn squash to use in another recipe.
other holiday air fryer recipes to try
We love using our air fryer year-round, but it comes in so handy when making big holiday meals.
If you are preparing a holiday meal, let your air fryer help you out!
You can make the following classic holiday dishes in your air fryer: Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole, How to cook air fryer potatoes, Air Fryer Sweet Apples and Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini
Air Fryer Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 T butter dairy or dairy-free (melted)
- 2 T brown sugar
- 1/2 t cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the acorn squash to remove any dirt. With a sharp knife, cut the acorn squash in half. Use a spoon to remove the seeds from the squash.
- Place the squash halves into the air fryer basket. (Please note that you may only be able to fit one in at a time with some air fryers.)
- In a small bowl add the brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir to combine, then spilt the mixture into the acorn squash halves.
- Air Fry the squash halves for 20-25 minutes at 400F/204C.
Notes
AIR FRYER ACORN SQUASH TIPS:
- Be sure to check the squash during the last few minutes. Cook time will vary depending on the size of the squash. Keep on the lookout, your squash may cook faster!
- If you have a specific type of flavoring you like you can swap out the spices I used. Make this recipe your own.
- You can also use this recipe to make mashed acorn squash to use in another recipe.
- This squash recipe reheats well.
Nutrition
The timing of you posting this recipe couldn’t have been better! I have picked up an acorn squash at the store but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it. Then I saw your recipe post this afternoon and knew I had to try it! Guess what I am currently eating? YUMMM!
Hi Wendy, that is awesome about the timing! Glad everything aligned and you made it and loved it!
I love acorn squash so much! It’s one of my favorite parts of fall, for sure. I never knew that you could make it in an air fryer, but this is amazing!
Air fryers make life easier, that is for sure!
I made these last night for supper and it turned out amazing! The cinnamon went great with this and everyone loved it!
So glad!
This acorn squash sounds heavenly and I can’t wait to use my air fryer! Thanks for the easy steps too! 🙂
You are welcome!
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this one.
Enjoy!
oooo!!! Yum!!! I can smell the goodness already!
Thank you!
Added some roasted pecans and vanilla to mine – so good!
That sounds pretty good actually! Did you add the roasted pecans before or after you air fried the squash?