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air fryer acorn squash with brown butter

Air Fryer Acorn Squash with Brown Butter


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for air fryer acorn squash with brown butter. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds.
  3. Slice each half into 1-inch thick wedges.
  4. Toss the squash wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Place the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
  7. While the squash cooks, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
  8. Drizzle the brown butter over the cooked squash before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: air fryer acorn squash, brown butter squash, easy squash recipe