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Over head image of air fryer roasted pumpkin seeds in a round white porcelain bowl on a barn board background.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Chef Markus
A delicious, crunchy snack all on their own, air fryer roasted pumpkin seed are quick and easy to make, and a great addition to salads, granola, or trail mix!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time (Optional) 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 teaspoon clarified butter vegetable oil may be used, but clarified butter tastes better!
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

Clean & Soak The Pumpkin Seeds

  • Scoop the pumpkin seeds out of a whole pumpkin, and clean them by separating all the seeds from any pumpkin flesh and rinsing in fresh water several times.
    Scooping pumpkin seeds from a fresh pumpkin with bare hands.
  • Optional: Soak the pumpkin seeds in a weak salt water solution overnight (about ½ tablespoon per 2 cups of water) to help make the roasted pumpkin seeds easier to digest, and also make them extremely crispy!
    Overhead shot of raw pumpkin seeds in a small stainless steel bowl surrounded by a measuring cup with water, a dish of salt, and a measuring spoon.
  • Regardless of soaking the seeds or not, pat the seeds dry using a clean kitchen towel or cloth.
    Overhead shot of washed pumpkin seeds being dryed on a white kitchen towel.

Prepare The Seasoning

  • Mix the spices together in a medium sized bowl, add the pumpkin seeds, and clarified butter or oil. Toss well to coat all the seeds evenly in the spice mixture.
    Overhead shot of raw pumpkin seeds in a stainless steel bowl with various spices being mixed in.

Air Fry The Pumpkin Seeds

  • Spread the pumpkin seeds in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry the pumpkin seeds at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, and crispy all the way through. If the seeds were soaked, you may have to roast the pumpkin seeds a minute or two longer.
    Golden brown roasted pumpkin seeds in an air fryer basket.
  • Cool the air fryer roasted pumpkin seeds, and then store in an airtight glass jar!
    Over head image of air fryer roasted pumpkin seeds in a round white porcelain bowl on a barn board background.

Notes

Tips:
  • If your air fryer basket has a grate in it, remove the grate and roast the pumpkin seeds directly on the flat bottom of the basket.
  • If the raw pumpkin seeds were soaked in salt water overnight, cook the pumpkin seeds for a few minutes longer to ensure they are fully crispy!
  • If the pumpkin seeds are not crispy enough for you after cooling, simply pop them back in the air fryer and roast for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Lacking an air fryer, the pumpkin seeds can also be roasted in a  conventional oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

Keyword How to clean pumpkin seeds, Roasted pumpkin seeds, soaking pumpkin seeds in salt water
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