Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
This classic salted air fryer pumpkin seeds recipe is quick and easy, with only 20 minutes of cooking time. It is a perfect way to make use of the entire pumpkin when carving jack-o-lanterns or making homemade pumpkin puree.
Equipment
- 1 colander
- 1 medium bowl
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Cut the pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and place them in a bowl with cold water. Pick and discard any pumpkin flesh or strings. Rinse the seeds one more time and drain water.
- Spread clean pumpkin seeds on paper towel and pet them dry. Let them dry for about 1-2 hours or dry them in a microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring them around. After 2-3 intervals they will be dry.
- In a medium bowl, add dry pumpkin seeds, olive oil and salt. You can use other seasonings of your choice. Toss so they get well coated in oil and salt.
- Remove the crisper place from the air fryer basket. Add seasoned pumpkin seeds, spreading them in a single layer.
- Air fry pumpkin seeds at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes, stirring them every 7 minutes. They seeds are cooked when golden brown and taste crispy. If they are still soft, cook them for 5 minutes longer.
Notes
You can use other seasonings, such as chili lime, garlic, everything bagel and more.
Make sure they seeds are completely dry before roasting them.
You can roast pumpkin or butternut squash seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 8.8gFat: 18gSodium: 151mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.4g
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