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A platter of spaghetti squash cooked in the air fryer and sprinkled with freshly ground pepper.
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash (or Oven) with Tips

Air fryer spaghetti squash recipe with step-by-step instructions for the best ways to prep this squash.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Vegan Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook spaghetti squash in air fryer
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 62.7kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pound spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375˚F.
  • Trim the ends of the spaghetti squash, turn it on end, and slice in half lengthwise. Try to slice it so the halves are as equal as possible.
  • Pro-Tip: If the skin is too tough to easily cut through, puncture the skin with a knife 2 - 3 times, and place it in the microwave for 3 - 4 minutes. This softens the skin, making it easier to slice.
  • Using a metal spoon, start at one end of the cavity, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and discard. A grapefruit spoon works great for this, but any metal spoon will work well.
  • Rub the surfaces of the squash with oil, and sprinkle with the spices. Turn the squash halves upside down, and arrange in an air fryer basket.
  • Roast in the air fryer for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Check for doneness by gently scraping the tines of a fork down the cavity. If strands easily lift up, the squash is done.
  • When done, remove and allow to cool slightly. Using the tines of a fork, scrape up the strands that form "noodles". Serve in the shells of the squash, or heaped onto a plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 62.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 4.3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1.6mg | Iron: 0.1mg