Crispy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
These crispy air fryer pumpkin seeds turn super crunchy and toasty in under 30 minutes. Make them savory or cinnamon-sugar sweet, or use butternut, acorn, kabocha, or delicata seeds for a cozy fall or winter version. Such an easy and healthy snack!
Ingredients
The Base
- Seeds from 1 medium pumpkin, 1 to 1 ½ cups once cleaned
Savory Seasoning
- 1 - 2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Sweet Seasoning
- 1 - 2 tablespoon butter, (or coconut oil if dairy-free)
- 1 ½ tablespoon coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the pumpkin: Cut open the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds, and separate them from the pulp. Rinse well and pat completely dry with a clean towel.
- Dry the seeds: Add the plain, dry seeds to your air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 300°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway, until they’re dry to the touch.
- Season: Transfer the warm seeds to a bowl and toss with either the Savory or Sweet seasoning blend.
- Crisp: Return to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Cool: Let them cool for a few minutes — they’ll get even crunchier as they sit.
Notes
Dry well: Make sure the seeds are completely dry before seasoning so they get extra crispy.
Shake halfway: Give the basket a good shake during both cooking steps for even roasting.
Sweet vs. savory: Butter is only for the sweet version; avocado oil is best for savory.
Watch the timing: Seeds can burn quickly at 400°F — start checking around the 7-minute mark.
Use other squash seeds: This method works with butternut, acorn, delicata, and kabocha seeds too.
Storage: Let seeds cool fully, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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