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.
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!
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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.
Jump to the Recipe Card.- 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:
- Step 1: First cut the whole squash in half and remove the seeds.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
Air fryer spaghetti squash FAQs:
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.
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:
Recipe
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Equipment
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
- You may have to adjust the cooking time based on the size of your squash and the air fryer you have.
- Feel free to add other spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or turmeric.
Kristie
Mmmmm so tasty!