Description
Crispy, golden-brown air-fried squash tossed with garlic-seasoned Parmesan, using minimal oil for a healthy, savory-sweet side dish.
Ingredients
2 medium acorn or butternut squashes, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (regular or vegan)
1/2 cup crushed fine-grain crackers (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
Peel and cube squash into 1-inch pieces
Combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and salt in mixing bowl
Coat squash pieces with olive oil
Dredge squash in cracker mixture until fully coated
Spread Parmesan evenly in air fryer basket
Layer coated squash over cheese without stacking
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, flipping halfway
Return cheese to basket for final 3 minutes
Monitor closely to prevent burning
Transfer to parchment-lined pan for serving
Notes
Use fresh grated Parmesan for better browning
Substitute gluten-free crackers if needed
Vegan option: use nutritional yeast as cheesy garnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg