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Air fryer acorn squash on a plate with chicken sausage and mixed greens.

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Tressa Jamil
Air fryer acorn squash cooks faster than the oven for caramelized, tender squash that's ready in 30 minutes; pair the tasty side with any meal.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 133 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 1 acorn squash, 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (176°C). Toss the acorn squash with olive oil and season with salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and brown sugar.
  • Transfer the squash to the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • For perfectly evenly-cooked air fried acorn squash, remember to shake the basket halfway. Many air fryers, including mine, provide a helpful notification to remind me when it's time to shake.
How to Choose the Right Squash: 
  • Select an acorn squash with light green skin and some orange coloring; this lets you know the squash is ready to cook. Too much orange indicates the squash is overripe.
  • Choose a heavier squash, between 2-3 pounds - lighter squash suggests it has less moisture.
  • The acorn squash should be firm and free of soft spots.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 133 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 326 mg | Potassium: 671 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 17 IU | Vitamin C: 28 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 8 mg
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