As soon as the leaves start to fall, I start craving winter squashes. From stuffed acorn squash to butternut squash soup, squashes are yummy and easy, perfect for a chilly weeknight evening. Spaghetti squash is ideal for those craving pasta but looking to avoid the carbs and calories, and making it in the air fryer makes it even easier. Here are 6 tasty spaghetti squash air fryer recipes to welcome the changing of the seasons.
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1. Classic Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
This recipe is the classic way to cook spaghetti squash, ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy meal with essentially no prep time. All you need is a spaghetti squash, salt and pepper, and parmesan cheese. If you're vegan, leave out the cheese and add in some spices like garlic powder and paprika for flavor. To make this, preheat your air fryer, and then cut your squash in half with a sharp knife. Place the squash halves in the air fryer cut side down, then cook until fork tender.
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2. Air Fryer Italian Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is perfect for a variety of diets and food restrictions, from gluten-free to Keto to vegetarian to paleo. This low-carb easy air fryer recipe brings all the flavor and comfort of pasta without the carbohydrates. Made with olive oil, black pepper, marinara sauce, cheeses, oregano, egg, and spinach leaves, this Italian air fryer spaghetti squash is flavorful and delicious. Use pesto instead of marinara if you prefer, or add in some air fryer meatballs for protein.
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3. Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Tots
Tater tots are my favorite fried food, whether enjoyed on their own or made into tachos (tater tot nachos, yum). For a healthier, lighter version of tater tots that's just as delectable, try spaghetti squash tots. Use avocado oil in place of olive oil to be even healthier. This delicious recipe will make crispy, snackable tater tots without all the carbs and oil!
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4. Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is not only delicious, but also full of health benefits like potassium, vitamin c, vitamin a, and calcium. This recipe is creamy and yummy, combining spaghetti squash, buffalo seasoned chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing and blue cheese. Enjoy the flavors of buffalo chicken with healthy veggie content! Store in an airtight container.
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5. Air Fried Spaghetti Squash Fritters
The cousin of zucchini fritters, spaghetti squash fritters are a delicious side dish made with cooked spaghetti squash. These fritters are perfect for using up leftover spaghetti squash, and they're full of yummy flavors like parsley and garlic. Cooked at 400 degrees F, they're quick and wonderfully crispy. Add paprika and crushed red pepper for an extra kick. Air fry in the air fryer basket for a total time of 8 minutes, and you've got a crispy alternative to regular spaghetti squash.
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6. Keto Air fryer Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
This spaghetti squash Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy spaghetti squash recipe for the ultimate comfort food. This is great for when you want a pasta night without the carbohydrates and food coma that often accompany pasta, and its cooking time is only 15 minutes. Flavored with parsley, garlic, multiple cheeses, and of course Alfredo sauce, this spaghetti squash Alfredo will make you forget you're eating squash in the first place.
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