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This is a square picture of air fried delicata squash.

Air Fryer Delicata Squash

Priscilla Lawrence
If you haven't cooked delicata squash in the air fryer yet, this is your sign to try it! Deliciously tender with a crispy touch, the squash is seasoned with simple spices, finished with fresh parmesan, and ready to eat in less than 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Wash the squash under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel. With a sharp knife, trim both ends of the squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. *No need to peel delicata squash.
    This is a picture of cutting delicata squash in half.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Scoop out the seeds and pulp by scrapping the inside with a spoon.
    This is a picture of removing the seeds of delicata squash.
  • Slice delicata squash into half-moon rings that are about ¼-inch thick.
    This is a picture of cutting delicata squash in half rings.
  • Add delicata squash to a bowl and add the garlic, onion powders, salt and pepper and mix until all the slices are coated.
    Picture of cut delicata squash in a bowl with spices.
  • Spray preheated air fryer with spray cooking oil.
    This is a picture of an air fryer and spray cooking oil being sprayed.
  • Add the delicata squash rings, then spay with a little more spray cooking oil. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender and just starting to get brown edges, shaking the basket a few times in between.
    This is a picture of delicata squash in the air fryer.
  • Once squash is cooked, careful remove from air fryer.
  • Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan over the warm squash if desired, and serve right away with sides of choice. Enjoy!
    This is a picture of cooked delicata squash with grated parmesan.

Notes

  • If you double or triple the recipe, don't overcrowd the air fryer, depending on the size of your air fryer, I would recommend cooking the delicata squash in batches.
  • Cooking time will vary by a few minutes depending on your the model of your air fryer.
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 300.2mg | Potassium: 800.4mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3096.5IU | Vitamin C: 27.9mg | Calcium: 65.1mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Keywords air fryer recipe, autumn, delicata squash, healthy food, squash season
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