Air Fryer Honeynut Squash

Honeynut squashes are the tiny brown squashes that look kind of like miniature butternut squashes. The flesh is a bit darker and very sweet. This simple preparation is easy, delicious, and makes a fun presentation for dinner guests on Thanksgiving or for any fall or winter meal. I made mine in my Ninja® Foodi™ digital air fryer, and my instructions are rather specific for that configuration. Adapt accordingly for your oven or air fryer, which also may need to be preheated (the Ninja® Foodi™ heats so fast that no preheating is needed).

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 4 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2 medium honeynut squashes
• ¼ teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Scrub any dirt off the squashes, slice them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and lay them cut-side up on a cutting board.

Step 2

Put 1 teaspoon butter in the cavity of each squash half, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Place them directly on the air fryer basket pan.

Step 3

Set air fryer to air-roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.