Air Fryer Delicata Squash
What I love about this air fryer delicata squash recipe is if your oven is busy cooking the rest of your meal you don’t have to worry. Just use your air fryer.
When I am perusing the grocery ads while making my shopping list. If I see delicata squash on sale I will grab several of them because they freeze so well. I will use the air fryer to reheat them for a quick weeknight side dish.
Delicata squash gets its name from the delicate rind. It’s so thin you can eat it. I love when the skin gets a little bit of char. Another benefit from the thin skin is how easy it is to cut.
Love butternut squash but in a rush and don’t have time to peel. Grab the delicata as the flavor profile is similar.
It’s in the same family as zucchini and yellow squash even though it’s a winter squash.
Delicata squash is incredibly versatile—it can be stuffed and baked, steamed, oven roasted, microwaved, or sautéed. To prepare, slice it in half, and scoop out the seeds (which can be roasted just like pumpkin seeds).
If you end up with a boat load of delicata squash here is a link to recipes for 31 ways to use delicata squash 31 Best Delicata Squash Recipes – How to Cook Delicata Squash (countryliving.com)
Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2` tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash your delicata squash and leave the skin on. Slice your squash in half the longways and scoop out the seeds.
- Slice your squash about 1/2" thick into half rings.
- Place squash in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Add squash to sheet trays or basket of air fryer.
- Set your air fryer to 400' for 12 minutes. No need to preheat.
- Turn squash halfway through cooking. They should start to brown around the edges. if you need additional time set the air fryer for another 2-3 minutes.