Cheesy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
My cheesy air fryer spaghetti squash is the only way to get firm, crispy spaghetti squash noodles to use as pasta or a veggie side. No sogginess here!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash around 1 lb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon Italian spice blend
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
To prepare your spaghetti squash:
- Use a fork to pierce holes in a straight line lengthwise on your squash from the top to the bottom (this will be where you are cutting the squash).
- Microwave for about 2 minutes to soften the squash and make it easier to cut. The squash may be HOT when removing from the microwave so please be careful!
- Use a sharp knife to follow the pierced holes to slice your squash in half lengthwise (leave the stem on the squash as this will help create longer squash “noodles”).
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from each half of the squash
To cook your spaghetti squash:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F. Brush each half with a layer of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Place in the basket of your air fryer (ensuring the two halves are fairly equally spaced and not overlapping) and bake for about 22-25 minutes.
For the optional cheesy topping:
- While the spaghetti squash is in the air fryer, combine Parmesan, mozzarella, cottage cheese, garlic, Italian spice blend and red pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl.
- Once the spaghetti squash is brown, spread an even layer of the cheese topping along the inside of each of the halves. Air fry and 400F for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and brown.
- Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Notes
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 1mg
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