Air-Fryer Acorn Squash Slices

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 25, 2022

This air-fryer acorn squash recipe was adapted from the one my passed down from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. I make it in my air fryer whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas


Test Kitchen tip
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.
  • TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

    Air-Fryer Acorn Squash Slices

    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:15 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium acorn squash
    • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    Shop Recipe

    Directions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. In batches, arrange squash in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until just tender, 5 minutes per side.
    2. Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Cook 3 minutes longer.