Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash Tots

I’ve made tots using broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus so I thought, “Why not spaghetti squash?”

Step: 1

Using a sharp knife, make a dotted line lengthwise around the entire squash. Place whole squash in the microwave and cook on full power for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut the squash in half using the dotted line as a guide. Wrap one half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.

Step: 2

Spoon pulp and seeds out of remaining half and discard. Brush olive oil over all of the flesh and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step: 3

Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step: 4

Place spaghetti squash half skin side-down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes.

Step: 5

Transfer to a cutting board and fluff with a fork to resemble noodles. Finely chop noodles and place in a bowl. Add bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and form into tots.

Step: 6

Increase the temperature of the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 7

Place tots in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes. Shake and cook until desired crispness, about 5 minutes more.

Per Serving: 172 calories; protein 5.5g; carbohydrates 33.1g; fat 5g; cholesterol 4.4mg; sodium 310.4mg.

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