Sheet Pan Roasted Delicata Squash Rings is my new favorite fall vegetable and I’m pushing it on everyone I see! Seriously, if you were near me, you would not get away from me not telling you all about how much I love 💕 this squash. This one ranks even higher once I started making it in the Air Fryer in just 10 minutes.
This started innocently in our house. I was out of town and my husband went to the store to see what obscure food he can try without me knowing. This is a game in our house and he is like a kid in a candy store when he is left to his own devices! He found the delicata squash at an Asian grocery store and brought a few home to figure out what to do with them. He roasted them with just salt/pepper and olive oil and they turned out both gorgeous and delicious!
Of course, he didn’t leave any leftovers, so when I came home, I went out to the store to get some more and fell in love with them, too.
🍴When and Where to Buy ?
This is a fall vegetable that is found in your local grocery store late in the year. They will be near all the other squash. They are gorgeous, so people think they are decorative squash and not edible. Don’t be fooled.
I have found them in not just the Asian grocery store but Trader Joes, Wegmans, Giant and even the farmers market all in the past couple weeks.
👩🍳 Ingredients
I don’t think you can find an easier and more satisfying dish than these squash rings. Plus, you only need four ingredients!
Delicata Squash: Fill up on this tasty dish not just because it tastes good but because it’s good for you too. Did you know it’s filled with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium also?
Balsamic Vinegar: Add some zip and zing to your squash rings by drizzling some balsamic vinegar on them. It’s the perfect flavor combination, and you are sure to keep going back for more.
Honey: Sweeten the deal a bit by including some honey. It’s a delicious way to add more flavor and sweetness.
🍽️ Instructions
These are so simple to make that you will add them to your dinner rotation! This is a healthy and quick option.
Step One: Wash the squash thoroughly and then cut the ends off. Cut the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon. Then cut into ¾ inch half rings.
Step Two: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey and mix well. Drizzle over the squash and toss them to fully cover.
Step Three: Roast in an oven that is set to 450 degrees for 20 minutes. Flip them and roast an additional five minutes.
🍽️ Other Recipe Options
There are so many things you can do with delicata squash rings!
- A simple salt/pepper and olive oil coating always results in a fantastic go-to side dish. Keep that one in your back pocket!
- Dip them in an egg wash and then in breadcrumbs or Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute maple syrup or Agave for the honey.
- Cut them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Make them a stuffed Delicata…that is up next on our list!
- Grill them for a nice seared taste.
- Toss with your favorite herb mixture.
Recipe FAQ
Absolutely! I made a bunch of dinners for my mom and cooked them up and put them in her meal prep containers. They worked out great. This is especially good for when you cook too many and need to freeze for later use. They defrost in lunches great as well!
Storing delicata squash should similar to how you store your potatoes. A cool, dry place is ideal. There is no need to store them in the refrigerator.
Hold on to the squash and make sure it is firm and has no soft spots. Soft spots or indents are clues that the inside of the squash might be overripe. Also, be on the lookout for mold.
Absolutely! So make sure you wash the skin really well before cutting them. The skin is very thin and it reminds me of a zucchini. There is no need to peel or separate the skin like you would on an acorn or butternut squash. So, you get the great squash flavor without having to worry about extra steps to prepare it.
I think it tastes like a butternut squash. It is very mild and earthy and extremely delicious. I can’t say enough good things about it!
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Sheet Pan Roasted Delicata Squash Rings (Air Fryer Option)
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 2 Delicata Squash cut in half, sliced and seeds removed
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
Sheet Pan Oven Roasted
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Slice the delicata squash in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. They simply scrape right out. Slice them in ¾ inch pieces
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, honey and balsamic vinegar. Put the delicata squash in a bowl with the olive oil mixture and combine with your hands.
- Once fully combined, spread out on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes, flip them over and roast another 5 minutes.
Air Fryer
- Follow the same instructions as above, but line them on your air fryer basket or tray.
- Once fully combined, spread in the Air Fryer and cook at 400 for 10 minutes, flip them over midway.
Notes
- A simple salt/pepper and olive oil always results in a fantastic go-to side dish! Keep that one in your back pocket!
- Dip them in an egg wash and then in breadcrumbs or Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute maple syrup or Agave for the honey.
- Cut them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Make them a stuffed delicata.
- Grill them for a nice seared taste.
- Toss with your favorite herb mixture.
Nutrition
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
Love this recipe. I had a bunch of leftover squash but not anymore!!!