Easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

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Much quicker than oven-baked, Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a simple side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Light, tender, and perfect for soaking up your favorite flavors, it’s a delicious gluten-free pasta alternative.

A plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with red sauce, shredded cheese, and a garnish of fresh basil leaves.
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Why You’ll Love This Spaghetti Squash Recipe

  • Light, sweet, and a little nutty in flavor.
  • Only 2 ingredients – all you need for this recipe is spaghetti squash and oil. That’s it!
  • Super easy to make – simply slice in half, brush with oil, and air fry! It couldn’t be easier.
  • Quick! This air fryer squash recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Much quicker than the oven!
  • Great texture – The strands inside the air fryer spaghetti squash are just like noodles!
  • Naturally vegan, keto, and low-carb friendly, gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free.
A dish of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and fresh basil on a speckled plate.

Ingredient Notes

Spaghetti squash: Use one whole spaghetti squash for this recipe and cut it in half lengthwise.

Oil: I prefer using extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. However, any cooking oil of your choice will work well.

A plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and basil leaves sits next to a half squash with a fork.

How to Air Fry Spaghetti Squash

Half of a perfectly cooked air fryer spaghetti squash nestles inside the basket, showcasing its tender strands.
Half of an air fryer spaghetti squash rests in the basket, its fibrous interior exposed and seeds meticulously removed.
An air fryer spaghetti squash half sits nestled in the basket, with a fork gracefully teasing apart its tender strands.
  1. Prepare the spaghetti squash by halving lengthwise with a sharp knife, and then scooping out the pulp and seeds with a large spoon.
  2. Brush or spray with a touch of oil, then place the two halves face-up in the air fryer basket. Note: If your squash is too large to fit both halves side by side, air fry them one at a time.
  3. Cook spaghetti squash in the air fryer at 375°F for 20 minutes or until fork tender inside and starting to turn golden.

4. Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to gently scrape out the flesh.
5. Serve seasoned with a little salt along with your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy!

Half of a cooked spaghetti squash, prepared in an air fryer, sits with a fork revealing its stringy flesh inside.

What Can I Serve with Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash?

Treat this tasty side dish just like pasta! Smother it in your favorite sauce, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, next to a side salad and garlic bread. Here are a few pasta sauce ideas to get you started:

A plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and basil leaves sits beautifully arranged. In the background, another half of the squash waits to be enjoyed.

How to Store & Reheat Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat it in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until piping hot.
  • You can freeze leftover spaghetti squash as well! Store it in an airtight zip-top bag in the freezer for up to 6 months. Be sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the squash with a towel before freezing, and make sure there is no air in the bag for best results.
Spaghetti squash on a stoneware plate with a fork and marinara, parmesan and fresh basil on top, next to spaghetti squash with a fork.

Expert Tips

If you have leftover spaghetti squash seeds, they’re edible too! Treat them just like pumpkin seeds and roast them.

You can eat spaghetti squash on its own, with a little seasoning. Sprinkle the raw squash with salt and a little garlic powder before air frying it. So simple, yet these flavors taste amazing together.

Plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and basil leaves. Fork on the side.

A Few Notes on Cutting Spaghetti Squash

First of all, make sure your knife is sharp! Then, begin by slicing the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, on one side of the yellow soft flesh. Repeat on the other side before slicing through the bottom and the top. The two ends are a little tougher than the sides so take extra care when handling your knife.

Plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and basil leaves, with a fork beside it; another serving in the background.

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A plate of air fryer spaghetti squash topped with red sauce, shredded cheese, and a garnish of fresh basil leaves.

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a quick, gluten-free pasta alternative that's tender, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes!
5 from 62 votes
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Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash halved lengthwise, seeds and pulp removed
  • extra virgin olive oil or any oil of choice
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Instructions

  • Prepare the spaghetti squash by halving lengthwise, then scooping out the pulp and seeds.
  • Brush or spray with a touch of oil, then place the two halves face-up in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes or until tender and starting to turn golden.
  • Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to gently scrape out the flesh.
  • Serve with a favorite sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  1. If you have leftover spaghetti squash seeds, they’re edible too! Treat them just like pumpkin seeds and roast them. 
  2. You can eat spaghetti squash with your favorite pasta sauce or on its own, with a little seasoning. Sprinkle the raw squash with salt and a little garlic powder before air frying it. So simple, yet these flavors taste amazing together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    We LOVE spaghetti squash but had never thought to make it in the air fryer before we read your article! So glad we saw this it came out amazing. Thank you so much for this detailed recipe.