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.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: acorn squash, acorn squash air fryer, air fryer acorn squash, air fryer acorn squash recipe
⅛tspchipotle powderdried (optional, to spice it up)
10leavessagefresh (optional, or thyme or another fresh herb)
2tbspmaple syruppure
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.