Step 1

Wash the acorn squash.

Step 2

With a sharp knife, cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise from top of stem to the bottom.

Step 3

Use a dinner spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Step 4

Lightly oil the outsides of the cut squash with the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Place the two halves of the acorn cut side down into the basket of the air fryer.

Step 6

Air fry at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the squash and butter the insides of the squash and sprinkle lightly with salt.

Step 8

Place the squash halves, cut side up, back into the air fryer basket.

Step 9

Air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 10 - 15 minutes more, or until the cut surface is browned and the inside of the squash is fork tender.

Step 10

Drizzle with pure maple syrup and serve.