Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

air fryer cooked spaghetti squash on a white plate with parsley and white napkin

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a delicious side dish and easy low carb recipe. It’s a good low carb alternative to pasta and great for those following a keto or paleo diet! BONUS it’s super easy to make and done in less than 20 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy spaghetti squash recipe, low carb noodle recipe

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 18

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 63kcal

Author Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

2 pound spaghetti squash small to medium, size depends on the size of your air fryer
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
½ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
garlic powder optional
paprika optional
crushed red pepper optional
italian seasoning optional

Instructions

If your spaghetti squash is slightly too big for your air fryer, place on a cutting board and cut the ends off of your spaghetti squash.
Then slice your spaghetti squash in half longways with a sharp knife – do this carefully because it will be hard. If you want, you can microwave your squash for a few minutes to make it easier to cut.
Scoop all the seeds out with a large spoon from the inside of the squash and discard.
Next place the halves of the squash in the air fryer basket and then drizzle it with oil and spices. If you have to put the second half of spaghetti squash in sideways oil and season it before putting it in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 18 minutes at 380F. You’ll know the spaghetti squash is done when a spoon or fork easily goes through the flesh of the squash.
Carefully remove the squash from the air fryer because it will be hot. Hold onto the squash with a pot holder and scrap out the flesh into long strands.
Mix it around with a fork to evenly spread the seasonings. Top with parsley.

Notes

If you want a fancy presentation, scoop the flesh back into the rind of the squash and top with parsley and parmesan cheese
Store leftover spaghetti squash in an airtight container Make it a meal by adding meatballs or cooked ground beef, marinara or homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Alternatively if you have an Instant Pot on hand you can place a whole spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot without cutting it and cook on high pressure for 11 minutes.
This makes about 3 cups of shredded spaghetti squash

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