Tillie Doyle
Honeynut squash is a tasty and nutritious vegetable that can be cooked in an air fryer. It's easy to prepare and only takes about 25 minutes to cook. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious air-fried honeynut squash, including tips on preparation, cooking time, and serving suggestions.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Air fryer temperature | 400° F (200° C) |
| Air fryer setting | Air-roast |
| Cooking time | 14-25 minutes |
| Squash preparation | Halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut-side up |
| Additional ingredients | Butter, salt, pepper, cinnamon, olive oil, honey, maple syrup, pecans |
What You'll Learn
How to prepare honeynut squash for the air fryer
To prepare honeynut squash for the air fryer, first scrub the squash to remove any dirt. Next, slice the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a cutting board and put 1 teaspoon of butter in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
Alternatively, you can peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, remove the seeds and pulp, and then cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Place the squash cubes in a large bowl and add olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
Once the squash is prepared, place it directly in the air fryer basket pan. Set the air fryer to air-roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook for 14-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
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The best temperature to cook honeynut squash
To prepare the squash, first scrub off any dirt, then slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. You can then either place the squash halves directly in the air fryer basket pan, or cut them into cubes and toss them in oil, honey, cinnamon and salt before placing them in the air fryer.
Cook the squash for 14 to 25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
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How long to cook honeynut squash for
To cook honeynut squash in an air fryer, first scrub the squash to remove any dirt, then slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a cutting board and put 1 teaspoon of butter in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
Set your air fryer to air-roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook the squash for about 25 minutes, or until tender. You can also use the roast setting at 375° F and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
For even cooking, cut the honeynut squash into even cubes before placing them in the air fryer. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, and cinnamon, and sprinkle with sea salt. Place the squash in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 14-16 minutes, turning halfway through. The squash is done when it's still a little firm but a fork can get all the way through.
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What to serve honeynut squash with
Honeynut squash goes well with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, garlic and chilli powder. You can also drizzle honey or maple syrup on top, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Honeynut squash can be mashed into a paste and served in the skin.
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How to tell when honeynut squash is cooked
Honeynut squash is cooked when it is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. To cook honeynut squash in an air fryer, first scrub the squash, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and lay the halves cut-side up. Place 1 teaspoon of butter in the cavity of each squash half, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Set the air fryer to air-roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook for 14-25 minutes, until the squash is tender. You can also drizzle the cooked squash with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
First, scrub any dirt off the squash, then slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. You can then either cut the squash into 1-inch cubes or leave it in halves. Place the squash in a large bowl and add olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon and sea salt.
Set your air fryer to air-roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Cook the squash for 14-20 minutes, until tender. Turn the squash halfway through cooking.
The honeynut squash is cooked when it is fork-tender. This means that you can easily pierce the flesh with a fork.
Honeynut squash goes well with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, garlic and chilli powder. You can also drizzle it with maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
