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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Easy Air Fryer Acorn Squash

4.20 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Description

This Easy Air Fryer Acorn Squash Recipe is a simple, healthy way to enjoy naturally sweet, tender squash. Perfectly caramelized in minutes, it makes a delicious side dish for any weeknight dinner or holiday meal.

Ingredients 

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cut the squash in half. Use a spoon and scoop out the seeds.
  • Then, mix the butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.  Then use a pastry brush to brush over the acorn squash.
  • Set the acorn squash into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 375 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 20 to 25 minutes. 
  • Remove when fork-tender.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg