Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Top down of four roasted acorn squash halves on a white plate filled with melted butter and ghee and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts.

This air fryer acorn squash is a wonderful dish for the holidays and winter weeknights! It's super simple to make and has the most cozy, sweet flavor. You're going to love it!

Prep Time5

Cook Time16

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2 Tablespoon ghee
2 Tablespoon 100% maple syrup or swap sugar free maple syrup for a lower carb option.
1 Tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
pinch cinnamon optional

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
Meanwhile, cut each squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Carefully add the squash to your air fryer basket.
Spoon 1/2 Tbsp of ghee inside each squash half, and use the back of the spoon to rub a little ghee onto the sides and cut side of the squash.
Pour 1/2 Tbsp of maple syrup into each squash half.
Season lightly with salt and pepper and close the air fryer. Cook for 16-18 minutes, until softened and crispy on the edges. Test by poking through the flesh with a paring knife. If it slides smoothly, it's done!
Carefully remove the squash from the air fryer and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and cinnamon, if using. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Important Note: If your air fryer baskets are deep and adding ghee and maple syrup in a preheated air fryer is a burn risk, prep the squash separately BEFORE you transfer them to the hot air fryer. I prefer to add the ghee and maple syrup once the squash is set in the oven to avoid the squash tipping and spilling over during transfer, but risk of a burn is not worth it.

Oven Adaptation: Preheat your oven to 400F. Lay the squash halves on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spoon the ghee into each squash half and use the back of the spoon to rub the ghee onto the sides and flesh. Add the maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the size of your squash, until cooked through and tender.

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