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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Name: Air Fryer Acorn Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; Salt; Toasted pecans; Dried cranberries; Maple syrup drizzle

4.7(3)

20 min

Time

400°F

Temp

140 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Squash

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

2 tbsp butter, melted

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Salt

Topping

Toasted pecans

Dried cranberries

Maple syrup drizzle

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds.
2
Brush cut sides with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3
Air fry cut-side up at 400°F for 18-22 minutes until flesh is fork-tender and edges are caramelized.
4
Top with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
5
Serve as a side dish or stuff with grain salad for a meal.

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Tip: Microwave the squash for 1 minute before cutting to soften it — raw acorn squash is very hard and dangerous to cut. The caramelized sugar on the edges is the best part. You can eat the skin — it softens during cooking.

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