Every year when we carve our pumpkins to make silly faces in the jack-o-lanterns, I love save the seeds to make Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds.You're going to love the mild, buttery flavor and light seasonings! They're so satisfying! If you’re planning on carving pumpkins this fall, you’ve got to make these air fried pumpkin seeds for the perfect crunchy snack.
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Why You’ll Love This Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
- Easy Snack to Make: You only need a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to get your pumpkin seeds in the air fryer.
- Versatile: You can easily change up the seasonings. You can even try different flavor combinations each time you make them!
- Fall Family Fun: Roasting pumpkin seeds in the air fryer is a fun activity to get the kids in the kitchen to help! Kids can help scoop out the seeds and mix them with the seasonings.
For more fall recipes that are perfect this time of year, check out our Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Spice Drink, and Soft Pumpkin Cookies.
Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to roast pumpkin seeds in the air fryer.
- Pumpkin Seeds: These are the white seeds you find inside of a fresh pumpkin. You do not want to use the green seeds (also known as pepitas), as they have been extracted from the inside of the whole white seeds.
- Seasonings: I used a simple combination of seasoned salt, paprika, and garlic salt.
- Butter: Melted butter helps the seasonings stick to the pumpkin seeds and allows them to crisp up when cooking. You can also use olive oil or coconut oil in place of the butter.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Sweet: Swap the seasoning mixture for a combination of cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of sea salt for a sweet version.
- Spicy: Swap the paprika for chili powder and add a touch of cayenne pepper to spice things up.
- Everything Bagel: Replace the seasonings with an everything bagel seasoning blend for a fun twist.
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds in the Air Fryer
It’s so easy to make roasted pumpkin seeds in the air fryer! To get started, you’ll need to scoop out the seeds from your pumpkins.
- Step 1: Clean the seeds. Separate the pumpkin seeds from the pulp and rinse with cold water to clean them.
- Step 2: Dry the seeds. Spread the seeds on a towel to dry.
- Step 3: Season. Toss the seeds with the melted butter or oil to coat. Then, add the seasonings and mix to combine.
- Step 4: Air fry. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and add the seasoned seeds. Air fry at 370°F until the seeds are golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
These pumpkin seeds make a great snack on their own, but here are some other tasty ways to enjoy them:
- Use them as a topper for your favorite salads or bowls like this Apple Salad or this Salmon Salad Bowl.
- Try them as a soup garnish instead of croutons. This Tomato Soup would be perfect!
- Top this homemade Instant Pot Yogurt with some fresh fruit and these pumpkin seeds.
- Add some pumpkin seeds to this Chewy Trail Mix for some crunch.
Expert Tips
- Thoroughly dry the seeds: After rinsing the seeds, make sure they are thoroughly dry before adding the butter or oil and seasonings. This will help prevent them from getting soggy while cooking.
- Allow the seeds to cool: The pumpkin seeds will be extremely hot when they come out of the air fryer, so you’ll want to let them cool before eating them. They also crisp up more as they cool.
- Store at room temperature: After cooling, store the seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Recipe FAQs
It will take about 20 minutes to air fry the seeds at 370°F. I recommend shaking the basket 1-2 times during cooking to promote even browning. You should also check on them around the 15-minute mark to make sure they aren’t burning, as timing can vary depending on your air fryer.
It’s easy to roast these pumpkin seeds in the oven, too! Spread the seasoned seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups washed and dried pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter can use olive oil or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Separate pumpkin seeds from pulp and rinse.
- Spread on towel and let dry.
- Toss in melted butter. Sprinkle seasoned salt, paprika, and garlic salt on seeds.
- Line air fryer with parchment paper. Add in seasoned seeds.
- Air fry at 370 for 20 minutes. Let cool, and eat! Seeds will keep in an airtight container for 1 week.
Oven Roasted Instructions
- Spread on baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle seasonings. Bake 350° F for 15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, and eat! Seeds will keep in an air tight container for 1 week.
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Notes
- Thoroughly dry the seeds: After rinsing the seeds, make sure they are thoroughly dry before adding the butter/oil and seasonings. This will help prevent them from getting soggy while cooking.
- Allow the seeds to cool: The pumpkin seeds will be extremely hot when they come out of the air fryer, so you’ll want to let them cool before eating them. They also crisp up more as they cool.
- Store at room temperature: After cooling, store the seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Erin V says
snackin' on these makes me feel so dang healthy during the fall!