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Description
This Air Fryer Delicata Squash recipe delivers tender, slightly sweet squash with perfectly crisp edges. It’s a fast, simple, and healthy side dish, ideal for fall meals or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium delicata squash, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of red pepper flakes, maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the sliced delicata squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Make sure the squash is evenly coated.
- Place the squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the squash is tender and slightly browned.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy squash, ensure the slices are evenly spaced in the air fryer.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and desired level of crispness.
- Store leftover squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg