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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Acorn Squash Side Dish

    Air Fryer Acorn Squash Side Dish

    Published: Oct 25, 2021 · Modified: Sep 22, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Air fryer acorn squash is an easy Fall side dish. See how to cook acorn squash in air fryer with step by step recipe instructions. Let’s air fry!

    Acorn Squash in Air Fryer Basket
    This ​​simple side dish made in the air fryer is a seasonal fall dish you’ll love making for both holidays and easy weeknight meals. 

    Table of Contents

    • Why this is the best air fryer acorn squash dish
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook acorn squash in air fryer
    • FAQs
    • What you need to air fry food
    • Easy air fryer recipes
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • The Best Air Fryer Acorn Squash Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why this is the best air fryer acorn squash dish

    • Faster than a traditional baked acorn squash recipe.
    • Acorn squash has a pretty short air fryer cook time of ~30 minutes. 
    • You can get creative and play with the flavors by using different herbs (try thyme or rosemary).
    • Includes a video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 

    Also see this dish for crock pot sweet potatoes.

    Air Fryer Acorn Squash with maple syrup and sage

    Also see how to smoke acorn squash…

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make acorn squash in the air fryer machine.

    Infographic with ingredients for making Air Fryer Acorn Squash
    • Acorn squash
    • Olive oil
    • Butter
    • Salt
    • Chipotle powder 
    • Sage (or thyme or another fresh herb)
    • A little maple syrup, pure

    How to cook acorn squash in air fryer

    Now I’ll walk you through cooking acorn squash in an air fryer. It’s so simple!

    Infographic with directions on how to cook Acorn Squash in the air fryer machine
    1. Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Carefully slice acorn squash in half with a sharp knife. You want to cut the acorn squash from point to stem. Then use a large metal spoon for scooping out and removing the seeds (discard them).
    2. Brush the acorn squash halves all over with olive oil. Add both halves of the acorn squash to the air fryer basket, with the insides facing down.  
    3. Air fry acorn squash at 325°F for 20 minutes.
    4. Remove the partially air fried acorn squash from the air fryer with tongs. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. 
    5. Brush the insides of the acorn squash with most of the butter (about ⅔), sprinkle with salt and chipotle powder if desired. Add sage leaves or fresh herbs on top and drizzle / brush with the rest of the butter so the herbs stick. 
    6. Add the seasoned acorn squash back to the air fryer basket (insides facing up) and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-15 minutes, until the inside edges are brown and roasted, and the thickest part of the inside squash “meat” is easily pierced with a fork. 
    7. Transfer to dishes or a serving platter, drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy when it’s cool enough to eat.
    Air Fryer Acorn Squash Side Dish with sage and maple syrup

    Making this for the holidays? See other modern Thanksgiving dishes like air fryer broccoli and smoked turkey.

    FAQs

    How do you serve air fryer acorn squash?

    Serve air fryer acorn squash as a simple side dish as the recipe recommends. Or use this recipe to make mashed acorn squash. It would be superb (with a little ricotta) as a filling for ravioli or another homemade pasta. Another idea: before plating, you can add rice, quinoa, or anything else you’d like inside the hollow part of the cooked squash. That would turn this into a stuffed acorn squash.

    Can you substitute brown sugar for maple syrup?

    Yes, a little salt, butter, and brown sugar (instead of maple syrup) can be used to season this dish. You can decide how sweet to make this dish. Start with a sprinkle, about 1 tbsp between the two squash halves and go from there.

    Air Fried Acorn Squash

    What you need to air fry food

    • Air Fryer Machine: In Sip Bite Go recipe tutorials, you’ll see the higher end model, the Philips Airfryer XXL Digital. Other popular air fryers include the Ninja Foodi, NuWave, and Black & Decker.
    • Air Fryer Accessories: Save time with reusable air fryer basket liners and this bundle of air fryer accessories.

    Easy air fryer recipes

    • Air fryer chicken wings
    • Air fryer hot dogs
    • Air fryer chocolate chip cookies
    • Air fryer filet mignon
    • Air fryer broccoli
    • Air fryer onions
    • Air fryer sweet potato tots
    • Air fryer acorn squash
    • Air fryer chicken patties

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about roasting acorn squash in air fryer. You’re going to love this recipe.

    See how to make smoked butternut squash…

    Coming soon is a tasty spaghetti squash air fryer recipe. For now, see my guides to tasty air fryer broccoli and air fryer onions.

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    Acorn Squash in Air Fryer Basket

    The Best Air Fryer Acorn Squash Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Air fryer acorn squash is a simple, easy Fall side dish. See how to cook acorn squash in an air fryer with step by step recipe instructions. It makes a beautiful holiday or weeknight meal. Serve air fryer acorn squash as a simple side dish as the recipe recommends. Or use this recipe to make mashed acorn squash. It would be superb with a little ricotta stuffed in homemade ravioli.
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 553kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole acorn squash outside washed
    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp butter melted
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp chipotle powder dried (optional, to spice it up)
    • 10 leaves sage fresh (optional, or thyme or another fresh herb)
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup pure

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Carefully slice acorn squash in half with a sharp knife. You want to cut the acorn squash from point to stem. Then use a large metal spoon for scooping out and removing the seeds (discard them).
    • Brush the acorn squash halves all over with olive oil. Add both halves of the acorn squash to the air fryer basket, with the insides facing down.
    • Air fry acorn squash at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes.
    • Remove the partially air fried acorn squash from the air fryer with tongs. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
    • Brush the insides of the acorn squash with most of the butter (about ⅔), sprinkle with salt and chipotle powder if desired. Add sage leaves or fresh herbs on top and drizzle / brush with the rest of the butter so the herbs stick.
    • Add the seasoned acorn squash back to the air fryer basket (insides facing up) and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-15 minutes, until the inside edges are brown and roasted, and the thickest part of the inside squash “meat” is easily pierced with a fork.
    • Transfer to dishes or a serving platter, drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy when it’s cool enough to eat.

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    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/air-fryer-acorn-squash
    See the recipe video for air fryer acorn squash on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1383mg | Potassium: 1599mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2356IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg
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