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Air Fryer Southwest Spaghetti Squash

With the use of the air fryer, this deliciously filling dinner with spaghetti squash, spices, and chicken comes together in no time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: air fryer spaghetti squash, southwest spaghetti squash, southwest spaghetti squash casserole, spaghetti squash casserole
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pound spaghetti squash
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • In a small bowl combine the kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. 
  • Spread over both halves of the spaghetti squash, then drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place in the air fryer and fry at 360 degrees for 20 minutes.  To check for doneness, poke with a fork and make sure it is tender all the way through.
  • Using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and garlic. 
  • Once combined, add in the shredded squash and gently stir to combine.
  • Place the squash mixture back in the shell or in a small casserole dish.
  • Lay sliced jalapenos over the squash and top with shredded cheese. 
  • Place back in the air fryer at 360 degrees F or the oven set at 350 degrees F, for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove and top with cherry tomato halves, cilantro, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 722mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g