Easy Air Fryer Acorn Squash

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Servings: servings

Calories: 252Kcal

1 acorn squash
1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
¼ Teaspoon Kosher salt or any other course salt (or a little less if using fine salt).
1 Tablespoon butter either salted or unsalted
2 Tablespoons maple syrup

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. (3 - 5 minutes).
Cut through the acorn squash from the stem end to the tip. It will require some effort. I cut it right beside the stem so I don't have to cut through the stem. Scoop the seeds out and any innards.
Brush or drizzle olive oil on the surface of the squash, then season with salt.
Beginning air frying with the cut side down. Air fry for approx. 10 minutes, then turn so the cut side is up.
Add a pat of butter and some maple syrup to each half. Cook for another 5 - 10 minutes until it is fork tender. Total cooking time is normally 15 - 20 minutes.
The time may vary by a few minutes depending on the size of the squash and how accurate the temperature of your air fryer is.
How to Serve
There are two main options. Either give each person ½ of the acorn squash and they can use their forks to scrape and dip into the butter and maple syrup sauce. OR
Scrape all the squash flesh, removing all of it from the skin and placing it into a serving bowl. Add the butter and maple syrup on the top. Folks can then serve themselves.

Storage - can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days.