Air Fryer Delicata Squash Recipe - Ready in 15 Minutes
This air fryer delicata squash is one of the easiest and tastiest fall side dishes you can make. Just slice, season, and air fry, no peeling required! In 15 minutes you’ll have sweet, caramelized squash slices that pair perfectly with burgers, grain bowls, or cozy weeknight meals.
Servings 2
Calories 77kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Start by washing the delicata squash (since you will be eating the skin).
- Cut the top and bottom from the squash at the base and stem.
- Stand the squash up on the flat bottom, cut it down from top to bottom creating 2 halves (this will make the half moon shaped fries). Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- Cut the squash into 1/4 inch thick fries.
- Add the delicata squash to the air fryer basket. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt.
- Turn the air fryer on 375F for 14 minutes.
- After 7 minutes of cooking, pause the air fryer and shake the basket well. Start cooking again.
- With about 3 minute left of cooking, pause the air fryer and shake the basket one more time.
- After cooking for 14 minutes, check to see if the squash are cooked to your liking. You may need to cook them 2 more minutes depending on how full the air fryer basket was.
Notes
Recipe tips:
- Cut the squash the same thickness. Try to be consistent with how thick you cut the fries so they cook evenly.
- Only cook one squash at a time. The more you fill up in the basket, the longer they will have to cook.
- Make squash rings instead of half moon shapes. Instead of cutting the squash in half, cut the squash in 1/4 inch thick rings, then scoop the seeds out of each ring with a spoon.
Storage:
Store in a air tight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
