Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Tots

For this recipe, use your air fryer to make spaghetti squash tots. If you microwave the spaghetti squash for a few minutes, it is easier to cut in half.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Make a dotted line lengthwise around entire squash using a sharp knife; place whole squash in the microwave. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut squash in half along dotted line. Wrap a squash half in plastic wrap; refrigerate for another use.

Step 3

Scoop pulp and seeds from remaining squash half; discard. Brush olive oil all over squash flesh; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place squash half, skin-side down, in the air fryer basket; cook for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer squash to a cutting board; scrape with a fork to create squash noodles. Finely chop squash noodles; place in a bowl. Add bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; stir well. Form into tots.

Step 6

Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 7

Place tots in the air fryer basket; coat tots with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes. Shake basket; cook until desired crispness, about 5 minutes more.