Can you overcook spaghetti squash?

Yes if you cook spaghetti squash too long it becomes watery and loses its texture. You can check the squash by running a fork down the flesh and seeing if it makes a strand like texture without turning to mush.

Can I cook a whole spaghetti squash in the air fryer?

The short answer is yes but the difficulty is fitting the spaghetti squash into the air fryer. Unless you have a very large air fryer it will be hard to close the air fryer which is why I prefer to cut them in half first.

What temperature should I air fry spaghetti squash?

Everyone does it a bit differently but I find the perfect temperature to cook spaghetti squash in the air fryer is 360 degrees Fahrenheit for around 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash (Perfect Every Time)

Name: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients

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1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cut the ends off of your spaghetti squash. Then, use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise.
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
Place the squash halves inside your air fryer basket, cut side up. Drizzle the olive oil between the squash halves, along with the salt and pepper.
Set the temperature to 360°F for 25 minutes.
When the cook time is up, use tongs to transfer the cooked squash to a cutting board or plate.
Use a fork to break up the flesh of the cooked squash into spaghetti shaped strands, transferring the strands to a serving bowl.
Serve the cooked spaghetti squash hot with your choice of marinara sauce or plain.

Notes

If you have a small air fryer basket, choose a small spaghetti squash so that it will fit. If you find that both halves of the squash won’t fit into the basket at one time, you may need to cook the halves in two batches.
Store any leftover cooked spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.
Cooked spaghetti squash can be served with any sauce that you would serve regular spaghetti noodles with. Heat the sauce in a separate pan and then toss the toss with the cooked spaghetti squash noodles before serving.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side dish
Method: Air fryer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 54
Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 303.6 mg
Fat: 3.9 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 5.4 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg