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Two maple glazed air fryer acorn squash halves with caramelized edges on a wire rack.
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Acorn Squash in the Air Fryer (Maple Glazed)

Maple glazed air fryer acorn squash with cinnamon and vegan butter, tender and caramelized in about 20 minutes. A simple vegan fall side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves optional
  • 1 acorn squash

Instructions

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the vegan butter, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon and cloves (if using). Microwave for 30 seconds, then whisk with a fork until smooth.
    Vegan butter topped with salt and cinnamon in a white bowl of maple syrup, ready to be melted for the glaze.
  • Rinse the acorn squash and cut it in half from the stem down. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
    Two acorn squash halves with the seeds scooped out on a wire rack, next to a bowl of melted maple glaze.
  • Generously brush the cut sides of the squash with the maple glaze. Place the halves cut side up in the air fryer basket with space between them.
    A glazed acorn squash half sitting cut side up in an air fryer basket before cooking.
  • Air fry at 480 degrees Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes. Check with a fork, and if the squash isn’t tender, cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
    Two air fryer acorn squash halves, golden and caramelized, on a wire rack.
  • Drizzle with a little more maple syrup and a pinch of flaky salt, if you like, and serve warm.

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Notes

  • If your air fryer only goes up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius), cook the squash for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cut the halves the same size and leave space between them so they cook evenly.
  • Cooking time depends on the size of your squash and your air fryer, so start checking at 15 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg