Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
Acorn squash is often overlooked because butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkin are all maybe more popular. However, air fryer acorn squash is super simple to make and even more delicious than it's competitors! Making Acorn squash has never been easier than with the air fryer! No air fryer? No problem, I will share how to make acorn squash in the oven as well!

Typically Acorn squash can be found in the fall and winter months in the produce department. Acorn squash are also relatively easy to grow, so consider adding them to your summer garden. They are low in calories and high in nutritional value. You can eat the squash plain, stuff it with your favorite filling, or make it a tad bit sweater by using butter and brown sugar!

The Air Fryer is an appliance that is amazing! If you haven’t purchased one yet, you have to! I’ll share my favorites a little further down! Using the air fryer to make healthy recipes is so easy! I’ve shared so many with you, including Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, and Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus among many more!

How to prepare/cut an Acorn Squash?
First wash the outside of the squash. Then take a heavy sharp chef's knife and slice long ways through the squash.
The inside will have seeds, much like a pumpkin. Use a spoon and scoop out the seeds and strings around the seeds, discarding.
Taking the knife, score the inside (see photo above).
The squash is now ready to be cooked!
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Air Fryer Acorn Squash (with baking directions)
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Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
Acorn squash is often overlooked because butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkin are all maybe more popular. However, air fryer acorn squash is super simple to make and even more delicious than it's competitors! Making Acorn squash has never been easier than with the air fryer! No air fryer? No problem, I will share how to make acorn squash in the oven as well!

Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
Typically Acorn squash can be found in the fall and winter months in the produce department. Acorn squash are also relatively easy to grow, so consider adding them to your summer garden. They are low in calories and high in nutritional value. You can eat the squash plain, stuff it with your favorite filling, or make it a tad bit sweater by using butter and brown sugar!

Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
The Air Fryer is an appliance that is amazing! If you haven’t purchased one yet, you have to! I’ll share my favorites a little further down! Using the air fryer to make healthy recipes is so easy! I’ve shared so many with you, including Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, and Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus among many more!

how to prepare acorn squash
How to prepare/cut an Acorn Squash?
First wash the outside of the squash. Then take a heavy sharp chef's knife and slice long ways through the squash.