{"id":24002,"date":"2026-10-25T16:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T23:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=24002"},"modified":"2026-10-25T16:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T23:32:57","slug":"acorn-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/acorn-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"Acorn Squash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=vYmNpe_m\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><span style=\"font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\">Method 1: Air Fryer Acorn Squash Halves<\/span><!--TgQPHdvYmNpe_3\/LL5gb|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=vYmNpe_m\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggHEAw\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAM\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAN\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Prep the squash:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Cut a 1.5-pound acorn squash in half from stem to bottom. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon (save the seeds to roast later if you like).<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggHEA4\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAO\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAP\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Season:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the inside and outside of the halves, then sprinkle the cut sides with 1\/4 teaspoon of salt.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggHEBA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAQ\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAR\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">First cook:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Place the halves cut-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">400\u00b0F for 10 minutes<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong>.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggHEBI\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAS\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAT\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Second cook:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Flip the squash cut-side up. (Optional: add a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the center).<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggSEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIEhAA\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIEhAB\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Finish:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Continue air frying at <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">400\u00b0F for 8 to 10 more minutes<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> until the flesh is fork-tender and browned.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbanjo.com\/air-fryer-acorn-squash\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodtasticmom.com\/air-fryer-acorn-squash\/\">2<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIBxAL\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/ul>\n<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggTEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAA\">\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=vYmNpe_3e\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><span style=\"font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\">Method 2: Air Fryer Acorn Squash Slices<\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggTEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAD\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAE\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Prep the squash:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Cut a medium acorn squash in half, remove the seeds, and slice the halves into 1\/2-inch to 1-inch thick half-moon pieces.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggTEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAF\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAG\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Season:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Toss the slices in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1\/2 teaspoon of black pepper.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggTEAc\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAH\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAI\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Cook:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Arrange the slices in a single or light double layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">375\u00b0F to 400\u00b0F for 15 to 18 minutes<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong>, shaking or flipping the slices halfway through.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2yOLIqdaXAxXpC0QIHbOyIQEQi4wTegYIAggTEAk\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAJ\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIExAK\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\">Glaze:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Toss with a warm mixture of melted butter, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic right before serving.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Method 1: Air Fryer Acorn Squash Halves Prep the squash: Cut a 1.5-pound acorn squash in half from stem to bottom. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon (save the seeds to roast later if you like). Season: Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the inside and outside of the halves, then &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/acorn-squash\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Acorn Squash&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[221],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-fryer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24002"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24005,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002\/revisions\/24005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}