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!
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 half1 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 edges4 tbsp butter
- Add 1/4 cup brown sugar in each half1/2 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
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