This simple recipe for air fryer roasted maple delicata squash uses maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon. In this recipe I tell you how to air fry delicious delicata squash. It's so easy!
This Air Fryer Roasted Maple Delicata Squash is the ultimate blend of savory and sweet, making it a cozy addition to any fall menu. If you've ever wondered how to cook delicata squash, this method is quick, flavorful, and foolproof.
The result is tender roasted delicata squash with maple syrup that caramelizes beautifully. This recipe creates a dish that feels both comforting and elegant. It's an easy delicata squash recipe that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for special holiday gatherings.
Delicata squash is my favorite winter squash because it's so easy to work with. You don't need to peel it and it's so much easier to cut up than acorn squash. I grow delicata every year in my garden.
If you are interested in growing Delicata the easiest way that takes up the least amount of space is up wire. I get wire concrete panels from the hardware store and grow my plants up that. The plants are easy to start and very hardy in the garden.
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Ingredients
- Delicata Squash
- Olive Oil
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Sea Salt
- Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, slice the Delicata squash in half. Remove the seeds from the center. Cut the ends off and discard. Slice the squash into ¼ inch thick half rounds.
Place squash, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir to coat the squash thoroughly.
Pour the squash mixture into the basket of your air fryer. Drizzle the sauce from the bowl over the squash.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes check the squash. It should be cooked through and starting to brown. If there isn't any browning yet cook at 400 degrees for another 2-5 minutes.
Serve warm as a side dish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The skin of a Delicata squash is soft after it is cooked. You don't need to peel a Delicate squash at all. It makes this squash one of the easier ones to prepare.
You will but the squash in half, remove the seeds and cut off the ends. Then cut the winter squash into half rounds. I like to mix this recipe up in a large bowl and then pour into my air fryer.
You should not be able to pierce the skin of a Delicata squash that is ripe with your fingernail. The stem should also be tan instead of bright green. If the stem is still bright green the squash likely isn't ready yet.
You might also be able to tell by the coloring. If the winter squash is a pale cream color it needs more time to mature. A mature Delicata squash should be more yellow and possibly have some orange spots.
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Air Fryer Roasted Maple Delicata Squash
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This simple recipe for air fryer roasted maple delicata squash uses maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon. In this recipe I tell you how to air fry delcious delicata squash. It's so easy!
Ingredients
- 2 medium Delicata Squash, seeded and sliced ¼" thick
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, slice the Delicata squash in half. Remove the seeds from the center. Cut the ends off and discard. Slice the squash into ¼ inch thick half rounds.
Place squash, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir to coat the squash thoroughly.
Pour the squash mixture into the basket of your air fryer. Drizzle the sauce from the bowl over the squash.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes check the squash. It should be cooked through and starting to brown. If there isn't any browning yet cook at 400 degrees for another 2-5 minutes.
Serve warm as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Scottee Meade says
I made this last night with a delicata squash from our CSA. It was so simple and so delicious I couldn't stop eating it! I will definitely be making this often for dinner!
smallfarmbiglife says
I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for leaving a comment. ~Elaine