The secret to getting crispy, caramelized acorn squash with very little added oil? Your trusty air fryer! We topped the whole dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of brown butter, for a comforting and easy fall side dish.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 small acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash, olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Transfer to the air-fryer basket and air-fry, flipping the squash halfway through, until tender, golden brown and crisp at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sage, pecans and a pinch of salt.
- Place the squash on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan to warm and melt slightly. Spoon the brown butter mixture over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 295 |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 484 mg |
Reviews
This recipe is delicious and simple. My family and I really enjoyed this and I am not usually a fan of squash.
I am definitely going to make this recipe soon! Looks & sounds amazing!! Can you eat the acorn squash skin?
Fantastic! Quick, easy to make. Gave me a whole new way to love winter vegetables. Don’t skip the sage and pecans in the brown butter sauce. Absolutely delicious.
Loved it!
Tried this as my first experience with an air fryer. It was easy to tasty! This is a recipe to repeat.
Good
So easy and delicious. Followed recipe exactly..will be adding this to our Thanksgiving meal