Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Enjoy the delicious taste of autumn's favorite squash with this easy air fryer pumpkin seeds recipe. Crispy, and perfectly seasoned, these flavorful pumpkin seeds are an easy fall snack you've got to try!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 43kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin seeds, cleaned cleaned
4 teaspoons avocado oil
½ - 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional and to taste)
pinch cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Cut the top off of the pumpkin, and scoop out the seeds with a large spoon. Separate the seeds from the pumpkin pulp by washing the seeds in water.
Dry the seeds off well with a paper towel. Toss the seeds with 4 teaspoons of avocado oil, black pepper, salt, and seasonings to taste until well coated.
Place the seeds on a prepared air fryer tray or in a basket in a single layer.
Air fry for 7-10 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
Add more salt if desired before enjoying and dig in!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Do not freeze. Refrdigeration isn't necessary.

Notes

- Make sure the seeds are as dry as possible for the best crunch. To ensure crispy air fryer pumpkin seeds, make sure they are dry before inserting into the air fryer. This will give you the best crunchy snack possible versus a chewy one.

- Watch the seeds closely. Pumpkin seeds can go from golden brown to burnt very quickly. Keep an eye on them near the end of the process to prevent over-browning.

- Clean the seeds for the best flavor. Clean pumpkin seeds without any pumpkin pulp will create the best results. Wash and rinse completely before cooking them.

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