Air Fryer Acorn Squash
A delightful and nutritious dish showcasing the natural sweetness of acorn squash, enhanced with warm spices and cooked in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the squash.
- Place the squashes cut-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper or substituting maple syrup for brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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