Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Name: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon sea salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon smoked paprika

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This is the easiest and fastest way I have found to cook a spaghetti squash. Cutting them in half was intimidating for me until I discovered the microwave trick, which makes cutting them in half a breeze.

Recipe by Soup Loving Nicole

Published on December 6, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

Using a sharp knife, make a dotted line lengthwise around the entire squash. Place whole squash in the microwave and cook on full power for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut the squash in half lengthwise, using the dotted line as a guide. Wrap one half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Spoon pulp and seeds out of remaining half and discard. Brush olive oil over all of the flesh and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place spaghetti squash half skin side-down in the basket. Cook for 20 minutes.
Transfer to a dish and fluff with a fork to create 'noodles'.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of spaghetti squash. The actual amount of spaghetti squash consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
6g	Fat
47g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 336mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 14mg	72%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 742mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.