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    Easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

    Modified: May 8, 2025 • Published: Sep 6, 2020 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 1 Comment

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    You are going to love making air fryer spaghetti squash because it is so easy! The squash turns out perfectly roasted and is so much faster than baking it in the oven. With only three ingredients you will love how simple it is to make.

    A bowl of cooked spaghetti squash with fresh parsley on top.

    Air fryers are great for cooking vegetables like easy air fryer turnip fries, air fryer broccoli and air fryer waffle fries because they cook them so quickly and today I am sharing how to cook spaghetti squash in an air fryer. You won't believe how simple it is!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredient notes:
    • How to make air fryer spaghetti squash:
    • Top tips:
    • Serving ideas:
    • Air fryer spaghetti squash FAQs:
    • Other air fryer recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • Cooking spaghetti squash in the air fryer is so much faster than cooking it in the oven. It takes less than 30 minutes.
    • The spaghetti squash turns out perfectly tender and flavourful and you can dress it up with whatever spices and seasonings you like.
    • You can use this air fried spaghetti squash as a side dish or use it as a substitute for noodles in pasta dishes.
    • This spaghetti squash recipe is healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, low FODMAP, low carb, low sugar, low fat, vegan, paleo and Whole30 compliant. 

    If you love making vegetables in an air fryer you will also love making air fryer carrots and air fryer broccoli.

    Ingredient notes:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

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    • A whole spaghetti squash - try to choose one that isn't too big - you want to make sure it is small enough to fit in your air fryer.
    • Avocado oil - this helps make the squash even more moist and tender when it cooks. You can swap this for olive oil. 
    • Sea salt and ground black pepper - simple seasonings are all you need for this squash recipe, but you could easily change the flavour of this dish by adding other spices such as garlic powder, onion powder etc. 

    How to make air fryer spaghetti squash:

    A spaghetti squash that has been cut in half.
    1. Step 1: First cut the whole squash in half and remove the seeds.
    A spaghetti squash that is cut in half and coated in salt and pepper.
    1. Step 2: Then drizzle each half of the spaghetti squash with the avocado oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper on the squash (on the flesh part, not the skin).
    An air fryer with half of a spaghetti squash in it.
    1. Step 3: Put the squash in your air fryer, skin side down, and bake for 25-30 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit (the cooking time will depend on the size of your squash).
    Half of a spaghetti squash with the flesh being scooped out of it with a fork.
    1. Step 4: Scoop out the flesh and serve and enjoy!

    Top tips:

    • Depending on the size of your spaghetti squash you may need to alter the cooking time slightly.
    • Storage: store any leftover cooked squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
    • To reheat: to reheat spaghetti squash in an air fryer, line the tray or basket with tin foil and cook the spaghetti squash for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Serving ideas:

    Spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for noodles in pasta dishes and can also be served as a side dish with different main dishes including air fryer lamb chops or air fried steak. You can serve it plain or top it with a bit of avocado oil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, butter, feta cheese or fresh herbs. I also love topping cooked spaghetti squash with vegan Alfredo sauce, healthy Sloppy Joe Sauce or vegan cilantro lime dressing.

    A bowl of cooked spaghetti squash garnished with ground black pepper and fresh parsley.

    Air fryer spaghetti squash FAQs:

    Is there a trick to cutting spaghetti squash?

    To easily cut spaghetti squash be sure the knife you are using is nice and sharp. Then you want to cut it in half length wise. Try to make the cut as straight as you can so the two halves are evenly sized. That way they will cook at the same rate. 

    Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

    For this recipe you do not need to preheat your air fryer, but if you do, decrease the cooking time by a few minutes.

    Other air fryer recipes you will love:

    • Cooked pork ribs on a serving tray with a side of bbq sauce.
      The Best BBQ Air Fryer Ribs (so easy!)
    • A bowl of cooked shrimp with lemon wedges beside them.
      Quick and Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
    • A plate of buffalo chicken wings with a side of ranch dressing.
      Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer (so easy!)
    • A bowl of meatballs in tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
      How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in an Air Fryer

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    Recipe

    A bowl of cooked spaghetti squash garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper.

    Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

    You are going to love making air fried spaghetti squash. It is so easy and is way faster than cooking it in an oven.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole spaghetti squash
    • 2 teaspoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
    • sea salt (to taste)
    • ground black pepper (to taste)

    Instructions

    • Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.
    • Drizzle each half of the squash with the avocado oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper (to taste).
    • Place each half of the spaghetti squash in your air fryer, skin side down, and cook at 370F for 25-30 minutes (this will depend on the size of your squash), until the squash is tender and easily removed with a fork.
    • Scoop out the spaghetti squash with a fork or spoon and serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. You may have to adjust the cooking time based on the size of your squash and the air fryer you have. 
    2. Feel free to add other spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or turmeric. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Kristie

      September 11, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Mmmmm so tasty!5 stars

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