Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
This easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a great, healthy meal. The air fryer yields the best crispy spaghetti squash. Perfect for easy lunches, dinners, and meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
Equipment
- Air fryer
Instructions
- First, carefully slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Discard spaghetti squash seeds.
- Then, brush olive oil on insides of spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Add both halves of spaghetti squash to air fryer basket.
- Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once preheated, add basket to the air fryer.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Then, remove basket from air fryer.
- Lower heat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Place basket back in air fryer for 5 minutes or until done.
- Finally, carefully remove from air fryer. Shred spaghetti squash into spaghetti strands using two forks. Discard of skin and serve!
Notes
- If you have trouble slicing your spaghetti squash in half, place it on a plate and microwave it for 2 to 3 minutes to soften it.
- Feel free to use other desired seasonings.
- Spaghetti squash is done when its flesh can be easily shredded with two forks.
- All air fryers are different. Cooking time may vary slightly.
- This method yields a crispy "al dente" style spaghetti squash.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- I do not suggest freezing leftovers.
Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 664mg, Potassium: 528mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 582IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 2mg