Air Fryer Acorn Squash is easy to make and a delicious side dish! The squash is seasoned with thyme and parmesan cheese.
After making Air Fryer Delicata Squash and Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries, I knew it was time to tackle another air fryer squash recipe.
I'm a big fan of squash during the fall and winter months. It makes for a healthy, easy and tasty side dish. This acorn squash in the air fryer is all of those things!
Why you'll love this recipe:
- All you need is a handful of ingredients to make an extremely flavorful side dish!
- This is a great Thanksgiving side dish!
- You don't have to peel the squash!
- There's no added sugar in this recipe.
Ingredients:
- acorn squash - Duh!
- avocado oil - Any neutral oil will work fine.
- freshly chopped thyme - Fresh is always best.
- grated parmesan cheese
- garlic powder, s&p
How to cook acorn squash in an air fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- First, preheat your air fryer.
- Now, cut the acorn squash.
- Slice the squash in half.
- Next, scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- Lastly, lay the squash cut side down and cut into ½ inch half circles.
- Place the cut squash into a bowl.
- Add the oil, thyme, parmesan, 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 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through. I suggest making this recipe in two batches for even cooking.
- Serve with a sprinkle of thyme and parmesan cheese!
Recipe pro-tips:
I recommend preheating your air fryer for even cooking.
You do not need to peel the acorn squash.
If your acorn squash is extremely hard to cut, poke holes in it and stick it in the microwave for a few minutes to soften it.
Don't stack the acorn squash slices on top of each other in the air fryer.
Dietary adaptations:
gluten-free - This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
dairy-free + vegan - Omit the cheese in the recipe or use vegan parmesan cheese.
Storage directions:
Refrigeration - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheating - Reheat the acorn squash in the air fryer at 325 degrees F until warm.
FAQs:
Acorn squash cooks in the air fryer in just about 8-10 minutes.
Yes, no need to peel the acorn squash. The skin softens as it cooks and is completely edible.
Yes, squash cooks fast in the air fryer and tastes delicious. After you make Air Fryer Acorn Squash, try out Air Fryer Delicata Squash and Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries.
Air Fryer Acorn Squash
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ tablespoon freshly chopped thyme - Plus, extra for garnish.
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese - Plus, extra for garnish.
- 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 acorn squash. Slice the squash in half. Next, scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Lastly, lay the squash cut side down and cut into ½ inch half circles.Â
- Place the cut squash into a bowl. Add the oil, thyme, parmesan, 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 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through. I suggest making this recipe in two batches for even cooking.
- Serve with a sprinkle of thyme and parmesan cheese!
Notes
Recipe pro-tips:
I recommend preheating your air fryer for even cooking.
You do not need to peel the acorn squash.
If your acorn squash is extremely hard to cut, poke holes in it and stick it in the microwave for a few minutes to soften it.
Don't stack the acorn squash slices on top of each other in the air fryer.
Storage directions:
Refrigeration - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheating - Reheat the acorn squash in the air fryer at 325 degrees F until warm.This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
June
Absolutely delicious!
Yay! 🙂