Air Fryer Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Crispy, flavorful air fryer pumpkin seeds seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and chili powder, perfect for a healthy snack or crunchy salad topping.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Seed Preparation
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds (pulp removed and very dry)
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Clean the seeds: Remove all seeds from a large carving pumpkin and separate seeds from pulp under cool running water using a colander. Discard pulp thoroughly.
- Dry the seeds: Spread seeds in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to dry completely.
- Season the seeds: Transfer dried seeds to a bowl and toss with avocado oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper to coat evenly.
- Arrange seeds in air fryer: Spread the spiced seeds in a single layer in the basket of a large 6-quart air fryer.
- Air fry the seeds: Cook at 360°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Shake halfway: Pause air fryer at 5 minutes to shake the basket, ensuring even crisping of the seeds.
- Finish cooking: Continue air frying for the remaining 5-7 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the seeds cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a bowl for serving.
Notes
- Ensure seeds are completely dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust spices to your preferred heat and flavor levels.
- Store cooled pumpkin seeds in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Use avocado oil or any neutral oil with a high smoke point for best results.
- Shaking the seeds during cooking helps achieve even roasting and prevents burning.
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