Air-Fryer Spaghetti Squash

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This simple air-fryer spaghetti squash takes on a nice roasted flavor from the air fryer. You can enjoy it plain or dress it up with your favorite sauce or grated cheese.

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Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya

Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies.

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Updated on September 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small spaghetti squash (2 pounds), halved and seeded

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.

  2. Brush oil over squash flesh and sprinkle the squash with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, place the squash, skin-side down, in the fryer basket; cook until tender, about 18 minutes.

  3. Remove the squash from the air fryer. Shred the flesh with a fork and transfer to a serving dish.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

82 Calories
4g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 82
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 194IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 19mcg 5%
Vitamin K 2mcg 2%
Sodium 267mg 12%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 176mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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