Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Air fryer spaghetti squash makes a delicious side dish or can be used instead of pasta in your favourite dishes. Cooked in the air fryer, the squash comes out perfect every time with tender strands with a bit of bite. It is ready to be topped with your favourite sauce or simply seasoned with parmesan cheese.
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Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta if you are trying to watch your carbs or calories or are just looking for a lighter meal.
It can be topped with any of your favourite pasta sauces, and the long strands of squash act just like spaghetti noodles. It also makes a delicious side dish when seasoned with a few herbs and spices and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
When cooked in the air fryer the squash is tender, yet retains a bit of bite, and cooks in half the time it takes in a conventional oven.
Simple to make, you need to cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and pop it in the air fryer with a bit of seasoning.
If you want a creamy and cheesy version of spaghetti squash, then you may enjoy our Air Fryer Boursin Spaghetti Squash.
Why We Love This Recipe
It’s easy – This recipe is quick and easy, with just a few simple ingredients and very little prep. When cooking spaghetti squash in the air fryer, you have to cut it in half, scoop it out, add a bit of seasoning, and pop it in the air fryer.
It’s delicious – We love doing spaghetti squash in the air fryer because it is easy and so tasty. When roasted in the air fryer, the squash is perfectly tender yet retains some bite. The outer flesh gets golden brown and toasty, which adds an extra depth of flavour.
It’s quick – Roasting spaghetti squash in the air fryer is much quicker than roasting it in a traditional oven. It will cook in about half the time, allowing you to get dinner to the table faster.
Ingredients
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
You only need a few simple ingredients to make the perfect air-fried spaghetti squash.
- Spaghetti squash – I have found a 2-pound squash is the perfect size to fit in my 5.8qt Cosori Air Fryer. You can use a bigger squash if you like, but depending on the size of your basket, you may have to cook half at a time.
- Olive oil – Not all air fryer recipes require oil, but for this recipe I find it is necessary. It will help keep the squash from drying out, it aids in softening the squash faster, and it helps to caramelise and brown the squash, which adds amazing flavor.
- Seasonings – I keep things really simple with oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Feel free to get creative here. There are endless ways you can season your squash.
Instructions
The first thing you need to do is prep the squash.
Using a sharp, heavy knife, carefully slice the squash in half lengthwise.
Then, scoop the seeds and stringy flesh from each half of the squash with a spoon.
Drizzle each half of the squash with some oil and sprinkle the seasoning to coat the edge and inside of each half.
Place the squash, cut side up, in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 360°F and cook the squash for 20-25 minutes. The squash is done when you can poke it with a fork, and it goes in easily with just a bit of resistance.
Pro-Tip: This recipe also tastes great with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. If you want to add parmesan I suggest you add it at the halfway point, otherwise, it tends to burn.
When the squash is done, remove it from the air fryer and create the noodles by dragging a fork through the length of the squash.
Ways to Serve Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a versatile squash with many ways to serve it.
This squash works well as a side dish with just a bit of seasoning. You can serve it with chicken, beef, pork, or your favourite vegetarian meal.
It is delicious with only some seasoning and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
But one of the best ways to use spaghetti squash is in place of pasta. It is a low-carb, low-calorie option with plenty of nutrients. I like using it as pasta because its low caloric value means I can load it with more toppings without guilt.
You can use your favourite spaghetti sauce or serve it with a simple marinara and some air fryer turkey meatballs.
You can scoop it out or serve it inside the rind, which acts as a bowl.
FAQS
You can reheat leftover spaghetti squash in the microwave, oven, stove-top or air fryer. To reaheat the. squash. in the air fryer, place it in an oven-safe dish and put it in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
For the microwave, place it in a microwave-safe dish and heat for about 1 minute. You can also heat it in a frying pan on the stove over medium heat until warm or in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes.
Leftover spaghetti squash can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 2-Pound spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt or salt to taste
Instructions
- Using a sharp, heavy knife, carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy flesh from the middle of each squash half.
- Drizzle the inside of each half with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings.
- Place the squash cut side up in the air fryer basket. Place the basket in the air fryer and set it to 360°F. Cook the squash for 20-25 minutes until the flesh is soft, but has just a bit of resistance when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the squash from the air fryer. To make the noodles, drag a fork through the length of the squash creating strands.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
