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Air Fryer Acorn Squash
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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

An easy and delicious recipe for acorn squash made in the air fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  • Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Brush the halves with olive oil
  • Place the halves in the air fryer.
  • Cook for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoon brown sugar to each half and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Serve!

Notes

Add a pinch of cinnamon with the brown sugar to add a bit of warm spice. 
If you're having a hard time cutting the squash, pierce it with a fork a few times and then microwave for 2 minutes to soften it a little. 

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg