Air fryer delicata squash slices are a quick and easy side dish to make during fall or winter, and they come out gorgeous! The squash gets roasted to perfection in the air fryer, and looks so fancy with its scalloped edges.
Give me all the winter squash this time of year. I love cooking it all. Butternut squash, delicata squash, acorn squash, etc. While I used to roast all my squash, lately I've been using my air fryer because it's quicker and easier!
The peel adds a nice additional texture to the air fryer delicata squash (and yes, you can eat the peel!)
Ingredients
- Delicata squash - This is the type of winter squash needed for this recipe.
- Olive oil - Olive oil helps to get the squash roasted to perfection in the air fryer.
- Dried thyme - Dried thyme adds that perfect additional flavor to the squash. However, you can swap out with your favorite dried herb.
- Salt - Salt add that slight needed bit of extra flavor.
How to make air fryer delicata squash
First, cut delicata squash. Chop off the very top and bottom of the squash and stand up on a cutting boards to easily slice down the middle.
Next, scoop out the seeds with a spoon (or ice cream scoop), and then slice the squash into ½ inch pieces.
Add the delicata squash to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, herbs, and salt. While you're doing this, preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes.
Arrange the squash into your air fryer basket. It's okay if some slices are overlapping, but just make sure you have good airflow throughout.
Cook delicata squash slices in air fryer, tossing occasionally, until squash is cooked through, tender when pierced with a fork, and roasted to perfection.
Remove the roasted delicata squash from the air fryer and plate as desired.
Do you need to peel delicata squash?
No! That is one of the fantastic things about this delicata squash. No need to peel delicata squash, just slice off the top and bottom parts, then scoop out the seeds before roasting or cooking in the air fryer.
Customization ideas
- Swap out the dried thyme with your favorite dried herb.
- Toss with a smoked paprika seasoning for a smoky flavor.
- To brighten up the squash, squeeze a little lemon or lime juice over the squash after cooking.
Recipe tips
- All air fryers cook differently. You may need to add slightly more (or less) cooking time for the perfect air fryer delicata squash.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Make sure there is proper airflow between the squash slices.
- For a crispier squash, or to speed up the cooking time, slice the squash into thinner pieces about ¼ inch rather than ½ inch.
Other air fryer squash recipes
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash Halves
- Air Fryer Acorn Squash
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Butternut Squash
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
- Air Fryer Honeynut Squash
Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Take the squash and chop off the top and bottom. Stand the squash on one end, then slice down the middle. Scoop the seeds out of each half and discard. Slice the squash into ½ inch pieces.
- Add the squash to a large bowl with the olive oil, thyme, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Add the squash to your air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 14-16 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Remove when the squash is roasted and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Notes
- The squash I used was 1 pound, 3 ounces before slicing, however the size shouldn't matter, since you're slicing the squash.
- You can easily use different spices. Check the blog post above for ideas.
- All air fryers cook differently. Start checking for doneness around the 12 minute mark.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Make sure there is proper airflow between the squash slices.
- For a crispier squash, or to speed up the cooking time, slice the squash into thinner pieces about ¼ inch rather than ½ inch.
Nutrition
If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.
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