Air Fryer Parmesan Acorn Squash

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ tablespoon maple syrup
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  Source: ½ tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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  Source: ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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  Source: ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 each acorn squash (about 2 lbs.; washed, seeds removed, unpeeled, and cut into ½-inch-thick half-moons)
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  Source: 1 acorn squash (about 2 lbs.; washed, seeds removed, unpeeled, and cut into ½-inch-thick half-moons)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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  Source: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons + 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (stems removed)
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  Source: 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (stems removed); Source: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (stems removed)
• ⅓ cup 2% Greek yogurt
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  Source: ⅓ cup 2% Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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  Source: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
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  Source: ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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  Source: ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Wash the acorn squash, halve it on a stable cutting board, and scoop out the seeds. Leave the skin on and cut the squash into ½-inch-thick half-moons.
2. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to a large bowl; whisk to combine.
3. Add the squash half-moons to the large bowl and toss to coat evenly with the olive oil mixture.
4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the squash and toss to coat the slices before air frying.
5. Arrange the coated squash slices in the air-fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes, checking for fork-tender flesh and continuing to cook as needed. Depending on the size of the basket, cook in batches so the slices are not crowded; the cooking time is per batch.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme.
7. If serving with dip, mix all dip ingredients together and stir to combine.