Roasted Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious and healthy snack. Believe it or not, pumpkin seeds are an easy snack, a great source of protein, and you'll love how easy they are to roast in the air fryer. Made with pumpkin seeds, olive oil, cinnamon, kosher salt, and brown sugar.
Pumpkin seeds have several health benefits and are a great way to add valuable nutrients to your diet. They contain a lot of antioxidants, and are high in iron, zinc, magnesium, and are a great source of protein. You can learn more about the benefits of pumpkin seeds from this article in Healthline.
If you love roasting nuts in the air fryer, you might also like these air fryer recipes for Air Fryer Spiced Pecans, Air Fryer Sugared Pecans, and Air Fryer Candied Walnuts.
To roast these cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds in the air fryer you only need to have a few ingredients on hand. You're going to love how easy this pumpkin seeds recipe is to make.
Ingredients:
- pumpkin seeds (purchased or from fresh pumpkins)
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
How to Make Pumpkin Seeds in the Air Fryer
- Carefully remove the pulp from the pumpkin and separate the pumpkin seeds from the pulp. Boil the seeds for a few moments in a pot of boiling water to help remove the pulp. You may need to run the seeds and any pulp through running water in a colander to help remove any remaining pumpkin flesh after boiling.
- Once the seeds have been cleaned, place the clean pumpkin seeds on a paper towel and allow them to dry.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- Place the fresh pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Once the seeds have been coated in oil, add the kosher salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Toss until the seeds are fully coated.
- Place the prepared pumpkin seeds in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
- Cook on 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, tossing the seeds halfway through cook time. Add an additional minute or two for more crispy homemade pumpkin seeds.
NOTE: All Air Fryers cook differently. This recipe was made using a Cosori 5.8qt Air Fryer. If you're using a different Air Fryer, you may need to adjust the cook time by a minute or two. If you don't want to flesh out fresh pumpkin seeds, you can also find seeds at your local market.
FAQs
What seasonings can I use for airfryer roasted pumpkin seeds?
You can easily change the flavors of roasted pumpkin seeds. Try seasoning the seeds with different spices such as garlic salt, garlic powder, black pepper, pumpkin pie spice, or even add a little batch of cajun creole seasoning. There are tons of options for this great snack.
How do I store roasted pumpkin seeds?
Roasted pumpkin seeds will stay fresh for a couple of days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This is the perfect way to make a delicious crunchy snack for the big spooky day. These crunchy air fryer pumpkin seeds are perfect for the fall season, and an easy snack the entire family enjoys.
Looking for all things pumpkin? You might also enjoy our Air Fryer Pumpkin Cheesecake, Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes, or Pumpkin Pie.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Carefully remove the pulp from the pumpkin and separate the pumpkin seeds from the pulp. Boil the seeds for a few moments in a pot of boiling water to help remove the pulp. You may need to run the seeds and any pulp through running water in a colander to help remove any remaining pumpkin flesh after boiling.
- Once the seeds have been cleaned, place the clean pumpkin seeds on a paper towel and allow them to dry.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- Place the fresh pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Once the seeds have been coated in oil, add the kosher salt and brown sugar. Toss until the seeds are fully coated.
- Place the prepared pumpkin seeds in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
- Cook on 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, tossing the seeds halfway through cook time. Add an additional minute or two for more crispy homemade pumpkin seeds.
Notes
What seasonings can I use for airfryer roasted pumpkin seeds?
You can easily change the flavors of roasted pumpkin seeds. Try seasoning the seeds with different spices such as garlic salt, garlic powder, black pepper, pumpkin pie spice, or even add a little batch of cajun creole seasoning. There are tons of options for this great snack.How do I store roasted pumpkin seeds?
Roasted pumpkin seeds will stay fresh for a couple of days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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