Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted pumpkin seeds in a small blue bowl.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Deanna

Crunchy, roasted pumpkin seeds have never been easier. These air fryer pumpkin seeds are lightly seasoned and air fried until crisp and toasty.

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Ingredients

1 Cup pumpkin seeds 1 fresh pumpkin
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt or other seasoning

Instructions

Cut the top off the pumpkin and scrape out the seeds and flesh.
Place the seeds and flesh into a large bowl and fill with water. Swish the seeds and separate the flesh with your fingers to help loosen the seeds. The seeds will float to the top and the flesh should sink.
Scoop the seeds out of the water and move them to a colander. Rinse the seeds well and pick off any bits of flesh that remain, then do a final rinse under hot water.
Shake of the excess water and place the seeds in a bowl.
Toss the pumpkin seeds in the oil and seasoning then pour them into an air fryer basket.
Cook at 360°F for 8-12 minutes shaking the basket every 2-3 minutes until seeds are dry and crisp.
Remove the seeds from the basket and allow to cool, then store them in an air tight container.

Notes

One pumpkin should yield between 1 and 1.5 cups of seeds. If doing several pumpkins increase oil and seasoning accordingly and work in batches if necessary to not overcrowd the air fryer basket.

Between ½ - 1 teaspoon of seasoning should be enough for one batch of seeds, but if using a salt free seasoning you may wish to increase.

Butter can be used in place of vegetable oil, but be sure to check often to watch for signs of burning.

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