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Air Fryer Delicata Squash is easy to make and super flavorful. This squash is the perfect fall or winter side dish!
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1 Why you'll love air fryer delicata squash:
2 What is delicata squash?
3 Ingredients:
4 How to make air fryer delicata squash:
5 Recipe pro-tips:
6 FAQs:
7 What to serve the squash with?
8 Storing and reheating instructions:
9 Air Fryer Delicata Squash
9.1 Equipment
9.2 Ingredients 1x2x3x
9.3 Instructions
Why you'll love air fryer delicata squash:
This is the BEST way to cook delicata squash!
All you need is 6 ingredients to make this recipe!
You don't even have to remove the skin.
No wasting the the delicata squash seeds. Cook them in your air fryer...
- Combine the seeds with oil spray and spices.
- Air fry them at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes.
- Make sure to shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- These seeds become crispy and roasted.
- They are great to add to salads or just to munch on.
What is delicata squash?
Delicata squash is a winter squash that is yellowish in color with green stripes.
Its skin is not very tough and is easy to eat when cooked.
It tastes like a mix of sweet potato and butternut squash.
Ingredients:
- delicata squash
- avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
- paprika
- garlic powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
How to make air fryer delicata squash:
First, preheat your air fryer.
Now, cut the squash.
Cut off both ends of the squash. Then, slice the squash in half lengthwise. Next, scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Lastly, slice it into ¼-inch thickhalf circles.
Place the cut squash into a bowl.
Add the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper.
Combine until the squash is coated.
Add the seasoned squash into your air fryer.
Air fry the squash at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
If you have a smaller air fryer, I suggest making this recipe in two batches for even cooking.
Recipe pro-tips:
I recommendpreheating your air fryer.
Since the squash is coated in oil, there isno need to add oil to the air fryer basket.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking.
If you have a smaller air fryer, I suggest making this recipe in two batches for even cooking.
FAQs:
Where can I buy delicata squash?
You can find delicata squash in most grocery stores during its season. I typically buy mine from my local ShopRite or Whole Foods.
Do you peel the skin of delicata squash?
No! Do not peel the skin. It's not tough.
What air fryer do you recommend?
I recently purchasedTHIS AIR FRYERand I absolutely love it!
What to serve the squash with?
- Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
- Pesto Crusted Salmon
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Red Cabbage Soup
- Arugula Pear Salad with Prosciutto
Storing and reheating instructions:
Allow the squash to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
You can leave the squash in the fridge for about 3 days.
To reheat, place the squash into your air fryer and cook at 350 degrees F for about 4-5 minutes or until warm.
Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Air Fryer Delicata Squash is easy to make and super flavorful. This squash is the perfect fall or winter side dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 95 kcal
Equipment
Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
First, preheat your air fryer.If your air fryer has a preheating option you can preheat your air fryer. If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 400 degrees F for 2-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.
Now,cut the squash. Cut off both ends of the squash. Then, slice the squash in half lengthwise. Next, scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Lastly, slice it into ¼-inch thickhalf circles.
Placethe cutsquash into a bowl. Add the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper. Combineuntil the squash is coated.
Add the seasonedsquash into your air fryer. Air fry the squash at400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through. If you have asmaller air fryer, I suggest making thisrecipe in two batches for even cooking.
Notes
I recommendpreheating your air fryer for even cooking.
Since the squash is coated in oil, there isno need to add oil to the air fryer basket.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking.
If you have asmaller air fryer, I suggest making this recipe in two batches for even cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 394mg17%
Potassium 541mg15%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2147IU43%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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