plated Spaghetti Squash cooked in an air fryer

5 from 25 votes

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Tender air fryer spaghetti squash with lightly roasted edges that's ready in about 20 minutes. Serve it as a side or use it as a base for your favorite sauce.

Prep Time2

Cook Time20

Total Time22

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

2 lbs Spaghetti Squash cut in half lengthwise. I prefer to have one big enough so that two pieces can sit side-by-side in the black air fryer basket.
1 tbsp Avocado oil divided evenly between the two halves
½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt divided evenly between the two halves
1 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free) divided evenly between the two halves
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese refrigerated, grated, divided evenly between the two halves

Instructions

Prep the squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Season: Drizzle the cut sides with avocado oil. Season evenly with sea salt and herb seasoning.
Air fry: Place both halves in the air fryer basket cut-side up. Air fry at 400°F for 20–22 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Finish: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then use a fork to loosen the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.

Notes

Cutting the squash: Dry the outside well before cutting so it doesn't slip. Use a sharp knife and a stable cutting board.
Squash size: I typically use a 2–3 lb spaghetti squash that allows both halves to sit side-by-side in my air fryer basket. Larger squash will need more cooking time.
Doneness: The squash is ready when you can easily pierce the flesh with a fork and separate it into strands.
Cut-side up: Keep the halves cut-side up so the exposed flesh faces the heating element as it cooks.
Parmesan: I prefer this for extra flavor at all times, but you can skip it if you're using the squash as a base for marinara, Alfredo, or another sauce.

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