Air Fried Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is a fantastic vegetable to air fry. Our popular summer squash and butternut squash air fryer recipes have been a hit with our Air fryer club. Make it extra delicious by drizzling a little butter before serving. Or add chopped roasted nuts, and pomegranate seeds.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1/4 cup (45 g) butter , melted
- 1 Tablespoon (10 g) brown sugar , or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) kosher salt , or to taste
- Black pepper , to taste
Optional Toppings:
- melted butter
- chopped roasted nuts
- pomegranate seeds
Equipment
Instructions
- Trim the top & bottom off the acorn squash, and then cut the squash in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Lay the squash cut side down on the cutting board, and cut the squash into half rings, about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss the acorn squash rings in the butter mixture until well coated. Place in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry at 375°F/190°C for about 15 minutes. Flip the squash.
- Continue to air fry at 375°F/190°C for another 5-10 minutes or until tender. You can make it extra delicious by drizzling the squash with extra melted butter, chopped nuts, and pomegranate seeds. Taste for seasoning and add a little more salt & pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg