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How long to cook spaghetti squash in an air fryer
At 380 °F (193 °C) for 35 minutes, flip once at 18 minutes.
At-a-glance cooking parameters
- Temperature
- 380 °F
- 193 °C
- Total time
- 35 min
- per single layer
- Flip at
- 18 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- —
- use visual cue
Spaghetti squash air-fries at 380 °F (193 °C) for about 35 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the flesh shreds into tender strands with a fork. Halve the squash, scoop out the seeds, brush the cut faces with oil, and cook it cut-side up so the strands steam-roast inside the shell.
Per serving
Approximate values for a single portion of spaghetti squash (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).
- Calories
- 75 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 17 g
Spaghetti Squash in popular air fryer brands
Adjusted for how each brand actually heats. Tap a brand name to see every food we calibrate for it.
| Brand | Temp | Time | Flip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosoribasket | 380 °F(193 °C) | 35 min | flip at 18 min |
| Ninjabasket | 380 °F(193 °C) | 32 min | flip at 17 min |
| Instant Vortexbasket | 380 °F(193 °C) | 35 min | flip at 18 min |
| Philips Airfryerbasket | 370 °F(188 °C) | 35 min | flip at 18 min |
| PowerXLbasket | 380 °F(193 °C) | 33 min | flip at 17 min |
| Brevilleoven | 365 °F(185 °C) | 37 min | flip at 19 min |
| Cuisinartoven | 370 °F(188 °C) | 37 min | flip at 19 min |
| Chefmanbasket | 380 °F(193 °C) | 35 min | flip at 18 min |
| GoWisebasket | 375 °F(191 °C) | 35 min | flip at 18 min |
How to tell it’s done
A fork drags easily through the flesh and pulls it into spaghetti-like strands; the edges are lightly golden. If it's still firm and won't shred, give it more time.
Step-by-step method
- 1
Prep
Bring ingredients close to room temperature. Brush the cut faces with oil so they don't dry out and the edges caramelize.
- 2
Season
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, Parmesan.
- 3
Load
Arrange one small squash, serving 2–3. for best convection airflow.
- 4
Cook
Set the air fryer to 380 °F (193 °C) and cook for 35 minutes total, flipping once at 18 minutes.
- 5
Check & rest
Check the visual doneness cue and serve immediately for best texture.
- 6
Store
Refrigerate cooked strands in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Watch out for
- Halve a tough raw squash carefully with a sharp, heavy knife.
- Scoop out the seeds before cooking.
- Cut a large squash into quarters if the halves don't fit the basket.
- Shred with a fork only after it's fully tender.
FAQ about spaghetti squash in an air fryer
- What temperature should I cook spaghetti squash at in an air fryer?
- Cook spaghetti squash at 380 °F (193 °C). The convection air at this temperature cooks the centre evenly while still browning the surface.
- How long does spaghetti squash take in an air fryer?
- Spaghetti squash takes 35 minutes total at 380 °F (193 °C). Flip the food once at 18 minutes so both sides cook evenly.
- Do you need to flip spaghetti squash in an air fryer?
- Yes — flip spaghetti squash once at 18 minutes. The side touching the basket grate develops a darker, more crusted surface; flipping evens out the cook so both sides match.
- Do you need to preheat the air fryer for spaghetti squash?
- Preheating is optional for spaghetti squash — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.