Can you eat the skin on delicata squash?

Yes! The thin skin of delicata squash becomes tender when cooked, making it completely edible and delicious.

What dipping sauces go well with air-fried delicata squash?

Try this roasted garlic aioli , honey mustard dressing , honey ginger vinaigrette or fig balsamic dressing.

How long can I store leftovers?

Store any leftover delicata squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes for best results.

What should I serve with air fryer delicata squash?

Serve with a protein like pork tenderloin , grilled chicken or roast salmon , on top of grain bowls , in this arugula salad or this kale salad .

Can I make this in the oven if I don't have an air fryer?

Yes! See recipe notes for how to make this on a sheet pan in a regular oven.

What air fryer do you have?

I have the Cuisinart basket air fryer and I really love it!

Air Fryer Delicata Squash (I could eat an entire squash like this!)

Name: Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium delicata squash, seeds scraped out and cut into ½-inch slices; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon each salt, pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder and brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Description

Golden brown, crispy and the perfect balance of sweet and savory, you will love this easy air fryer delicata squash!

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium delicata squash, seeds scraped out and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon each salt, pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder and brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
Slice delicata squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the ‘guts’ and seeds. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice squash into ½-inch half-moon-shaped pieces. Toss the delicata squash with olive oil and seasonings.
Place delicata squash pieces in the air fryer basket in an even layer with no pieces overlapping. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
Serve with a dipping sauce, on a salad or grain bowl, with protein of choice or straight up! Delicata squash fo’ evahhh.🤘🏼

Notes

Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice and season delicata squash per the recipe. Place in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 23-25 minutes, flipping the squash pieces halfway through cook time.

Refer to above blog post for ingredient information, variation ideas and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: about 1 cup cooked squash pieces
Calories: 109
Sugar: 9.2 g
Sodium: 290.8 mg
Fat: 2.3 g
Carbohydrates: 26.8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg