How to Make Acorn Squash in a Ninja Foodi Easily

How to Make Acorn Squash in a Ninja Foodi Easily

Hey there food ninja! So, you wanna impress your friends with some fancy acorn squash action but don’t know how? Don’t worry, I gotchu! I’ll tell you how to make acorn squash in a Ninja Foodi because let’s face it, anything sounds cooler when you say “Ninja” in front of it. Plus, it’s super easy and fun. So grab your ninja gear and let’s get cookin!

Step 1: Grab the Squash

First things first, you gotta find an acorn squash. Sounds simple right? But let me tell ya, they can be tricky little buggers to find. They hide well among all those cucumbers and zucchinis at the store like they’re playing hide and seek. Look for the green ones that look kinda like a pumpkin’s weird cousin. If you see one that looks kinda sad or has more wrinkles than your grandma, skip it!

Step 2: Get Your Ninja Foodi Ready

Okay now that you’ve got your fancy squash, time to pull out the Ninja Foodi like it’s an ancient sword of cooking power. Seriously though, this thing is magical! Plug it in and let’s set it up like we’re about to battle a dragon – aka dinner time.

Step 3: Cut It Like You Mean It

Now this part is gonna take some muscle… but not too much cause we don’t want any accidents here! Take a sharp knife or as I like to call it “the slice-nice tool” and carefully slice that squishy beauty in half. Watch your fingers! When you open it up, you’ll see some seeds hanging out inside—kinda like a party going on in there without any invites!

Step 4: Get Rid of Those Seeds

Alright, now it’s time for the not-so-fun part—scooping out the seeds. Use a spoon or if you’ve got tiny hands, just use your fingers (but ew). Just think of it as cleaning out your fridge after a week of leftovers…gross but necessary. You want those seeds gone so they don’t crash the party later.

Step 5: Spice It Up

Now that the insides are clean like your conscience after cleaning up that fridge mess, let’s add the good stuff! Drizzle some olive oil in there like you’re giving it a spa day. Then sprinkle salt, pepper and maybe some cinnamon if you’re feeling extra fancy—like putting on glitter before going out.

Step 6: Set The Mood In The Ninja Foodi

Just put both halves cut side up in the machine—like they’re lounging on sun chairs but with no sunscreen cause they forgot (oops). Close that lid, hit the pressure cook button and set it for about 10-12 minutes depending on how soft you want it—soft enough to eat but not mushy enough to make baby food!

Step 7: Enjoy the Awesome Goodness

The timer goes off and BOOM! You did it! Open that lid slowly—don’t let all the steam burn off your eyebrows unless you’re trying to look cool or something. Let them cool down for a sec then dig in with a fork or whatever you got handy ’cause we’re starving over here!

FAQ Section

Question: What if my Ninja Foodi explodes?
Answer: Haha nice try buddy! It won’t explode as long as everything’s set right…unless someone hasn’t plugged it in properly.

Question: Can I season my acorn squash differently?
Answer: Totally dude! Be wild about it—use honey or brown sugar if you wanna go sweet instead of savory. Just don’t forget to share.

Question: How do I know when my acorn squash is done?
Answer: Stick a fork in there after 10 minutes; if it goes in easy-peasy then it’s ready! If not keep pushin’ till it says “Yes!”

Question: What else can I cook in my Ninja Foodi?
Answer: Oh man this thing does everything from meats to desserts – it’s basically a chef’s bestie!

Question: Can my dog eat squash too?
Answer: Yup but make sure it’s plain with no spicy stuff—I mean come on dogs have food parties too right?

Question: Can I use other squashes?
Answer: For sure! Use whatever squash tickles your tastebuds; just remember they might need different cooking times!

Question: How do I clean my Ninja Foodi after?
Answer: Just wash all parts like normal but do not try getting into ninja mode while doing so…you might hurt yourself.

And that’s how we rock acorn squash style with our trusty Ninja Foodi! Go forth and amaze everyone with your cooking skills—even if they secretly think you’re still mastering mac ‘n cheese! Enjoy friend!