Description
A delicious and versatile dish made with spaghetti squash, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs, cooked quickly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season generously with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then use a fork to scrape the flesh of the squash into strands.
- Toss the strands in your favorite sauce or serve with sautéed vegetables or cheese.
Notes
For a vegan option, use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Experiment with spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, air fryer, healthy side dish, vegan recipe, quick cooking