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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

This recipe is so EASY!!! My Dad used to make acorn squash for dinner all the time and we just did 3 ingredients – 5 minutes and in the oven – FOR AN HOUR! I made the same recipe in the Air Fryer in 25 minutes! It was perfect!
3.96 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Slice acorn squash in half, clean out inside with a spoon so you've got a little bowl in each half
    1 acorn squash
  • Score inside of squash with a sharp knife in criss-cross pattern
  • Place both halves of squash cut side up in air fryer basket
  • Put 2 tbsp butter in each half – laying some slivers on edges
    4 tbsp butter
  • Add 1/4 cup brown sugar in each half
    1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Air fry at 400º for 25 minutes until the halves are fork tender
  • Use tongs or spoons to gently remove squash halves from air fryer onto plate and enjoy!

Notes

This same recipe will work with any squash – it just might take longer depending on size.
 
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 23.3gSaturated Fat: 14.6gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 803mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 35.2gCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, squash
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