Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

5 from 1 vote

Keep this recipe for air fryer spaghetti squash on hand for busy weeknights as a simple side dish or easy substitute for regular spaghetti.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: spaghetti squash

Servings: servings

Author: Molly Thompson

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice the ends off of the squash then stand the squash up tall and carefully slice down the center to cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Keep your hands above the knife at all time for safety.
Use the side of a large spoon to scrape against the sides of the seedy center and discard the stringy insides. You can save the spaghetti squash seeds for roasting with a little salt and cinnamon.
Drizzle the flesh sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip it over and poke 5-6 holes in the skin of each side. Place the squash cut side up in the air fryer basket and air fry for 20-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary based on the size of your squash. You'll know it's done when it's fork tender and the open side of the squash is caramelized.
The squash will be really hot when it comes out of the air fryer so allow it to cool slightly before working with it. When you're ready, carefully transfer it to a plate or cutting board and use a fork to pull the spaghetti noodles away from the skin. Start from the sides and work your way in. Taste it and season with more salt and pepper as desired.

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Notes

Storage:Store leftover spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It makes a great meal prep ingredient because it lasts all week and reheats really well. Just warm it up in the microwave or on the stove top.

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