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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

This air fryer acorn squash is simply delicious. You will be surprised at how quickly and perfectly acorn squash cooks in the air fryer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
2 people

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 Information

Calories 235kcal | Carbohydrates 35g | Protein 2g | Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 31mg | Sodium 111mg | Potassium 748mg | Fiber 4g | Sugar 12g | Vitamin A 1146IU | Vitamin C 24mg | Calcium 88mg | Iron 2mg
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