Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a healthy gluten free, low carb recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes you can have perfectly cooked squash every time. Serve with butter and cheese for a healthy side dish, or enjoy as low carb noodles with your favorite pasta sauce.

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• WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• CHOOSING THE BEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH
• WHY AIR FRY SPAGHETTI SQUASH?
• WHAT YOU'LL NEED
• HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH IN THE AIR FRYER
• SERVING AIR FRYER SPAGHETTI SQUASH
• WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVERS
• FAQs
• RECIPE VARIATIONS
• EXPERT TIPS
• MORE SQUASH RECIPES TO TRY!
• Did you make this recipe?
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Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite fall vegetables! It's so good served with meatballs and sauce or with a pat of butter as a low carb side dish.

I used to roast mine, but after cooking spaghetti squash in the air fryer I won't ever make it another way again. With just a few simple ingredients, it comes out so incredibly soft and tender and cooks in almost half the time it would take in the oven!

Be sure to check out this recipe for air fryer butternut squash as well!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Cooks SO much faster than in the oven
• Perfectly tender every time
• Easy to make, just cut in half and let the air fryer cook
• Low carb, low calories, and gluten free
• Made with a few simple ingredients
• Great as a side dish, low carb noodle option, or for meal prep!

CHOOSING THE BEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Unlike bananas or berries, spaghetti squash isn't the easiest to tell when it's ripe. However, don't be intimidated it's really not as hard as it seems! Here's a few tips to choose the best squash:

1. Don't get one that's too big. Most air fryers can fit a 2-3 pound squash, so just be mindful when choosing
2. Should be firm but not mushy or soft
3. Look for one that has a bright, golden yellow color. One that is pale or dull in color is not quite ready yet
4. If it feels heavy for its size that's a good sign. The heavier a squash the more flavor it has!
5. Try to avoid picking one that has any cracks, mushy spots, blemishes, or bruises

WHY AIR FRY SPAGHETTI SQUASH?

• It's much faster than cooking it in the oven
• Clean up is quick and minimal
• The squash comes out perfectly tender Every. Time.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Kitchen Tools:

• Air fryer
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti squash: Look for one that is 2-3 pounds
• Olive oil: You could also use avocado oil or melted butter
• Seasonings: I kept it simple with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Once cooked, I tossed the strands in parmesan cheese
• Butter: This is optional, but I like to toss the cooked strands in a little bit of butter for added flavor

HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH IN THE AIR FRYER

Expert Tip! To help make cutting the squash easier, slice slits in the skin where you're planning on cutting it. Microwave for 3-4 minutes, then use a sharp knife cut in half lengthwise.

1. Prepare the squash: Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut it in half lengthwise and then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Air fry: Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place your squash cut side up next to each other in the basket. Close and cook for 22-25 minutes at 380 degrees F, or until fork tender
3. Serve and enjoy: Once cooked, take the spaghetti squash out of the air fryer basket and lay it on a plate. Use a fork to fluff of the strands and pull them away from the sides, then toss in butter, parmesan cheese, and season with salt to taste. Enjoy!

SERVING AIR FRYER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Once cooked and fluffed, you can enjoy it any of the following ways!

• Toss strands in butter with parmesan cheese
• Serve with meatballs and your favorite pasta sauce
• Use in place of rice with teriyaki chicken or stir fries
• Make a casserole or lasagna

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVERS

Storing: You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze cooked spaghetti squash in a freezer safe bag for up to three months. I suggest letting it thaw before reheating

Reheating: The best way to reheat air fryer spaghetti squash strands is to line your air fryer basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lay the strands on top. Spritz lightly with olive oil spray and cook at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

FAQs

RECIPE VARIATIONS

I usually like to keep mine simple with just salt, pepper, and garlic powder. But here's some variations to try!

• Elote seasoning
• Italian seasonings
• Chili lime seasoning
• Turn into chicken parm boats and stuff with breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
• Fill with sauteed Italian sausage and roasted veggies
• Pair with pesto or tahini sauce

EXPERT TIPS

• Microwave your squash with slits to make it easier to cut
• Use a sharp knife when slicing, a dull knife is actually more dangerous!
• Cook until fork tender
• Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your squash
• Make dairy free by using vegan parmesan cheese

MORE SQUASH RECIPES TO TRY!

• Air fryer squash and zucchini
• Tuscan chicken spaghetti squash
• Spaghetti squash pad thai
• Stuffed spaghetti squash burrito bowls

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