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air fryer acorn squash

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Fadila
Air fryer acorn squash is the perfect side dish for everyone. This winter delight is buttery and sweet and melts in the mouth beautifully. Kids will love it - a great way to incorporate vegetables into their meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g acorn squash small
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

To cut the acorn squash

  • Wash it well and dry it with a paper towel. Place the squash on its side on the chopping board, ensuring it is stable and not moving.
    Find the centre of the squash, and remove the stalk if you can. You can place the squash on the board stalk side down.
    Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half, through the centre lengthwise. Run your knife through the centre of the squash from top to bottom. Use gentle pressure as you rock the blade back and forth until all the way.
    Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membrane from the centre of each half. Discard the seed membrane or save them to roast.

To make this air fryer acorn squash

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 180C/375F.
    Cut the squash into two (2) halves and scoop out the seed membrane. Place the squash in the air fryer basket, skin side down, then season the fleshy part with salt and black pepper.
  • Spoon the butter equally into each squash, use a pastry brush and brush the inside with a thin layer of butter. Pour the maple syrup into the squash and brush it all over.
  • Air fry acorn squash for 15-20 minutes or until it's fork tender. After 10 minutes, check on the squash and baste it with the cooking sauce. You can do this once more before the end of the cooking time.
  • Remove from the air fryer, serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
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