Air Fryer Delicata Squash

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I’m one of those people who waited until the lockdowns to get an air fryer, but I’m in love. I make so many healthy air fryer meals each week. When delicata squash is in season, I love making these air fryer delicata squash chips. They’re crispy and easy to make and go well with just about everything!

sliced and air fried delicata squash thats heavily seasoned piled on a plate

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1 Why You Need These Delicata Squash Chips

2 Air Fryer Delicata Chip Ingredients

3 Step by Step Air Fryer Chips

4 Frequently Asked Questions

5 You Might Also Like…

6 Air Fryer Delicata Squash Chips

Why You Need These Delicata Squash Chips

If you love crispy foods or crave crunchy snacks, these air fryer delicata squash chips are for you. Delicata squash is a small squash that has a short season in the fall/ winter. It’s mild and nutty, you can eat the skin and they make the cutest rings. Just seed, slice, and season! These chips are dunkable, dippable, and the perfect base for my Delicata Squash Nachos!

delicata squash chips on a cutting board with sliced steak, guacamole on a bowl and other toppings

Air Fryer Delicata Chip Ingredients

1-2 delicata squash
Salt – I like Redmond Real Salt
Cooking Spray – I like using coconut, olive oil or avocado oil
Your favorite seasonings – I’m using Organic Sazón by Loisa
Grad your air fryer – I use the Ninja Foodi that flips up to save counter space!

a salt box, 2 delicata squash, a bottle of Loisa Sazon and spectrum coconut oil spray on a white counter

Step by Step Air Fryer Chips

Half your delicata squash in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
Then slice each half into thin slices, 1/8 inch thick.

steps 1-4 of making delicata squash air fryer chips, seeding, slicing and seaosoning.

Toss with salt and your desired seasonings, using 1/2 a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 a teaspoon of seasoning per squash.
Then arrage then delicata squash in a flat layer on the air fryer basket and spray with coconut oil.

delicata squash on an air fryer basket before cooking then after when it's turned into chips

Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until browned and crispy! You need to watch them.
Remove and turn over or toss an bit and then give them another 1-2 minutes as needed. Serve hot or at room temp.

delicata squash chips on a wooden cutting board

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use another type of squash?

You could always slice butternut squash thinly and follow the recipe, but it won’t work the same with summer squash like zucchini.

Can I use another seasoning?

Yes, you can just use salt and pepper or use your favorite blend.

Can I use liquid not spray oil?

Yes, toss rings in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil before laying on basket of the air fryer

crispy delicata squash with seasoning on ceramic plate