Air Fryer Acorn Squash (Two Ways!)

This Air Fryer Acorn Squash is incredibly simple and quicker than using the oven! Perfect for Fall weeknight dinners, use your air fryer for delicious fork tender acorn squash – with sweet or savory seasoning options!

Author: Project Meal Plan

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 large servings

Calories: 359 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 - acorn squash
1 tbsp - avocado spray oil
½ tsp - dried oregano
½ tsp - garlic powder
¼ tsp - onion powder
½ tsp - salt
¼ tsp - ground black pepper
1 - acorn squash
1 tbsp - avocado spray oil
1 tbsp - honey
½ tsp - ground cinnamon
¼ tsp - ground nutmeg
¼ tsp - salt

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, add acorn squash pieces and spray with roughly 1 tablespoon of spray oil, or until most of the squash is coated in a light layer of oil. Add sweet OR savory seasoning ingredients. Use tongs to mix until all the squash pieces are evenly coated in oil and spices.
Add the acorn squash pieces to the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 375F and air fry the acorn squash pieces for 15-20 minutes, flipping and rotating the squash halfway through cooking. Squash is done with the pieces are fork tender and the edges are just starting to brown.
Serve as a side with dinner! Recipe suggestions above. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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