Easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash {Vegan & Dairy-Free}
The easy air fryer spaghetti squash is perfect! No need to wait forever to get those scrumptious strands of plant-based spaghetti on your plate. One ingredient sprinkled with a few flavors and you’ll have a fantastic meal in less than 30 minutes. It’s all gourd!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1-2
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Gina House | World of Vegan
Ingredients
1wholespaghetti squash2-3 pounds
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
Spray OilI used avocado, but olive oil would also work.
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Note: some air fryers don't require preheating, in which case skip this step.
While the air fryer is heating up, rinse the outside of your squash and dry well. Cut the top and bottom off the spaghetti squash and carefully slice in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the seeds and either compost them or save them for later to make roasted squash seeds for a snack.
Spritz each inside half with a little bit of spray oil (optional) and sprinkle on the salt and black pepper.
When the air fryer is ready, arrange the two halves (outside skin side down) in the bottom of your air fryer basket.
Cook the spaghetti squash at 400 degrees for 15 - 25 minutes or until desired texture and temperature. Check and 15 minutes and add more time as needed in 5 minute increments from there.
Let the squash sit in the air fryer until it’s a comfortable temperature to handle. Using a fork, scoop out the spaghetti-like strands and place onto a plate or into a bowl for adding your sauce of choice. Best eaten right away. Enjoy!
Notes
Cooking Time - Because some air fryers are different, it might take you a little more or less time for your squash to be done. Check on the squash at around the 15 minute mark to see how it’s doing. When the tops is slightly golden and crispy, it’s probably done.