Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
For All Stages of the ITG Diet Plan
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Ingredients
For 4 Servings(s) ()
Recipe
- 1 Spaghetti Squash (1 to 1.5 lbs)
- 1 pinch(es) sea salt, garlic powder, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees.
- Wash the outside of the spaghetti squash.
- Cut a small bit off the top and bottom of the squash, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Scoop and clean out seeds, then brush the inside with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the inside evenly with seasonings.
- Place in air fryer cut side up. Most common air fryers can hold a 1-1.5 pound spaghetti squash.
- Cook for 20 minutes. For larger squash, add extra time.
- Remove from air fryer carefully (outside skin will be extremely hot). Use an oven mitt to hold the squash while using a fork to spin and gently twirl strands of spaghetti squash from the sides. Use a spoon to scoop remaining squash.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
- Optional: add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (low sugar, or homemade).
- Step 3 Only: Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.
- Note: Spaghetti Squash is an occasional vegetable in Step 1. One cup is approximately 5.5 ounces.