Roasted delicata squash (in the oven or air fryer)

Roasted delicata squash by tofu scramble, avocado slices, and corn tortillas on platter.

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Roasted delicata squash (in the oven or air fryer)

Roasted delicata is a breeze to make. It's a wonderful fall side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving. Roast it in the oven, or cook in the air fryer.

Serve it on its own, with salads, or even as a pizza topping.

Prep Time6

Cook Time30

Total Time36

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Air fryer, Vegan

Keyword: fall food, roasted vegetable, thanksgiving recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 94kcal

Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

1 delicata squash medium-sized
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Pinch of salt

Instructions

If you're roasting the squash in the oven, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
If you're air frying, skip this step.
Slice the top and bottom off of the delicata squash. Then cut it in half length-wise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds.
Then cut it into half moon slices, about a half inch thick. Make sure the pieces are equal in size, so that they cook evenly.
TO BAKE:
Move the slices to a parchment paper covered baking sheet.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the slices, and rub it over the pieces. Spread the delicata slices evenly across the baking sheet. (You don't want the pieces to overlap, or they won't brown as well.)
Sprinkle the rosemary over the squash, breaking the dried rosemary with your fingers as you spread it. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over it as well.
Move the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 20 minutes, flip the slices, and roast for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
(Depending on how thinly you slice the squash & how much moisture it has in it, your squash may require less time. Once one side has browned, flip the slices, and roast 10 more minutes.)
TO AIR FRY:
Coat the delicata squash slices with oil, dried rosemary, and a pinch of salt.
Put the slices in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes, stopping once to shake the basket.
Be careful not to overcrowd the basket, or it won't brown as evenly. Cook in batches, if needed.

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Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep about 4 days.

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