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    Home » Keto Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

    Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

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    Published: Dec 29, 2021 by Taryn

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    This Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a fast and simple side dish. With one ingredient needed, this 10-minute air fryer recipe is one of the best! Perfect for an easy fall recipe. 

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    We eat a lot of spaghetti squash in our house because it's so great for a low carb diet. I love how it can be eaten as a noodle replacement or easily on its own.

    I've used spaghetti squash with casseroles and even as a way to make a low carb spaghetti dish easily, too. Cooking spaghetti squash is great during the fall months, especially if you've been growing fall vegetables in your garden.

    Eating squash is a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal. Since once squash makes literally a ton of food, you can rest easy knowing that there's a great chance that you'll have leftovers to share with others.

    Be sure to check out my Air Fryer Delicata Squash as well as my Spaghetti Squash Bites for even more simple recipes using squash.

    Ingredients Needed

    You're not going to find an easier recipe. It's a super simple way to make a comfort food recipe that everyone is going to love.

    • Spaghetti Squash - If you can grow your own in your garden, do so! They're actually really easy to grow and are great for storing in your fridge until you're ready to cook them up. They'll last quite some time if you don't cut into them.

    Many people eat this instead of pasta and love the texture of this air fry spaghetti squash. Cooking this air fryer spaghetti squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this keto dish.

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    How To Make Squash In The Air Fryer

    You're able to realize why using your air fryer is awesome. Your hard-as-a-rock squash is going to be fork tender in no time at all.

    Step One: Clean the other skin (flesh) of the squash and slice it into sections. Scoop out any seeds and toss them.

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    Step Two: Add the sectioned pieces of squash to your air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.

    The squash will be tender and ready to enjoy any way that you want to eat it!  With a cook time this fast, you'll be eating and ready in no time.

    Variations

    Since this recipe is just one ingredient, let's focus on all the fun toppings that you can eat with spaghetti squash.

    Sweet - Once you cook this squash recipe, you can top it with cinnamon and a brown sugar sweetener (plus butter!) so that it creates a delicious and sweet flavor in a unique delicious side dish. I like this variation as a side to Air Fryer Cornish Hen.

    Savory - If you don't want to make it sweet, you can add some spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese to the top as well. Don't forget to add a bit of fresh parsley and sprinkle some garlic powder on top, too. Tomato sauce on this is our favorite way to enjoy it. I also think that this is great with just a bit of olive oil or butter and salt and pepper. Refined coconut oil is another healthy option.

    Creamy - My kids love topping with alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella, and some cooked chicken. You can even eat it right out of the skin.

    Or use it up in my Keto Spaghetti Casserole or Keto Spaghetti Squash Lasagna.

    Common Questions

    Is there a trick to cutting spaghetti squash?

    Cutting the squash into sections can be a bit tough. You need to make sure that you're careful so that you don't have it roll on you and cut yourself.

    One way to make the cutting process easier is that you can use a fork and put a bunch of holes into the skin. This will pierce it all over and you can then pop it into the microwave for a minute or two to "steam" it a bit. This should soften it enough to help you cut it easier. You do want to make sure that you use a sharp knife as well.

    You can leave the stem on or remove it, it won't make a difference when cooking.

    Can you overcook spaghetti squash?

    Absolutely. If you overcook this recipe, it will turn out to be a bit mushy and not as stringy. It should still taste great but it just won't have the texture that you're looking for. You want the strands to hold their own when you chew them!

    Can you freeze spaghetti squash?

    Yes, freezing cooked squash is a great way to meal prep. Just make sure that you let it cool down all the way before adding it to freezer-safe bags.

    If you freeze the squash while it's still warm, it will trap a lot of moisture in the bag which will cause ice crystals on the inside of the freezer bag.

    How do you remove seeds from winter squash?

    Taking out the seeds is super simple! Once you get the squash cut into pieces, you just need to use a scoop or spoon to take out the seeds. Scrape around on the inside and remove all the seeds.

    Is air fryer spaghetti squash supposed to be a little crunchy?

    Yes, the texture of the squash noodles will have a little bit of crunch to them. This doesn't mean that they're raw or need to be cooked longer so don't worry about that. It's just the way that the noodles are once they're cooked. I like my squash al dente. I've found that instant pot spaghetti squash gets mushy which is why I started air frying it instead.

    How long does spaghetti squash last in the fridge?

    As long as you store it in an airtight container, it should be good for 5-7 days. You may notice some liquid in the container and this is just moisture that is coming from the spaghetti squash as it sits and cools.

    Leftover spaghetti squash is so delicious! You can enjoy this gluten-free leftover with many different dishes and flavors.

     

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    Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

    This Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a fast and simple side dish. With one ingredient needed, this 10-minute air fryer recipe is one of the best!
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    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 11 minutes
    Course: Side, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 37.4
    Author: Taryn

    Equipment

    Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 spaghetti squash
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400.
    • Cut the squash into quarters and remove the seeds.
    • Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Shred and serve!

    Notes

    Nutrition: The nutrition facts are based on a 3-pound squash with 8 servings. There are 6.5 NET carbs in one cup of shredded spaghetti squash.
    Cutting Winter Squash: If your squash is too firm to cut poke some holes in it with a fork and microwave for 30-60 seconds. This will soften it to make cutting easier.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 37.4 | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 20.5mg | Potassium: 130.4mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 144.9IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 27.8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Carrie says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      I can’t wait to try air fried spaghetti squash! I just got an air frier for Christmas and I just happen to have a spaghetti squash on the counter! I don’t like my squash mushy so I think I will really like this recipe!5 stars

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    2. Renee Goerger says

      January 04, 2022 at 9:54 am

      Yes, please! I have always loved spaghetti squash but love it even more now that I can cook it in the air fryer. Thanks for this recipe!!5 stars

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    3. Gina says

      January 04, 2022 at 9:24 am

      Can't believe how quickly the AF cooked this! Never thought to use it for spaghetti squash but this will be my go-to method from here on out!5 stars

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    4. Sarah Metcalfe says

      December 30, 2021 at 3:03 am

      I love the idea of this but don’t have an air fryer…will it work as well in the oven?
      Sarah

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      • Taryn says

        December 30, 2021 at 10:34 am

        You can bake spaghetti squash. It takes about 30-40 minutes at 400. You pierce it with a fork to check if it's tender.

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