Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
This Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Recipe is a low carb side dish you don't want to miss! This delicious recipe is a surprisingly quick side dish and a healthy way to satisfy when you're craving something rich and cheesy. It's one of our favorite ways to enjoy spaghetti squashes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium whole spaghetti squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds. Season the insides of the squash generously with about 2 teaspoons of salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Air fry until soft and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet on the stovetop, heat the remaining olive oil, then add onion with a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, then add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant- about 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic, and seasoning mixture to the ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella and mix well.
- Add the cheese mixture to the insides of the spaghetti squash and air fry for 3-5 minutes at 400°F until cheese is golden brown. Garnish with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Feel free to swap garlic and onion for garlic and onion powder.
- Red pepper flakes and fresh herbs are optional and to taste.
- If you like, you can skip the cheesy herbed filling altogether, but please note the nutrition facts include these ingredients.
- For a full list of substitutions, variations, tips and tricks, please visit the body of this blog post.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 1mg