Easy Air Fryer Acorn Squash

5 from 103 votes

This maple-glazed air fryer acorn squash requires just a handful of ingredients, is ready in under 30 minutes, and makes for a simple, delicious, sweet, nutty, and savory fall side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of vegan butter
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
1 whole acorn squash, halved and seeds removed

Instructions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the vegan butter, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and cloves (if using), and microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk together with a fork until combined.
Generously brush the open faced squash with the vegan butter mixture and place in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 480 for 15 minutes, check on them to see if they’re fork tender. If they aren’t, cook for another 7 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Notes

Experiment with other squash: You can use this same method with several other types of squash, including pumpkin, delicata squash, kabocha, etc. However, the cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the squash.
Evenly slice the squash: So it will cook evenly. Also, leave space between the pieces so they air fry evenly.
Adjust the size: You can air fry acorn squash in halves, slices, or cubes.

Nutrition

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