Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Seasoned roasted pumpkin seeds in a white plate

4.94 from 123 votes

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are perfectly crunchy, lightly chewy, and absolutely irresistible. These roasted pumpkin seeds are easy to make in the air fryer and can be seasoned in so many ways!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Drying Time30

Total Time1

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds

Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Method: Air Fryer, No-cook

Servings:

Author: Meeta Arora

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 cup Pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon Ghee or Butter you can also use olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

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Instructions

Cleaning the pumpkin seeds

Remove all the seeds from the pumpkin. Separate the pulp from the seeds as much as you can.
Then put the seeds in a colander and rinse them under running water to remove any remaining pieces of pulp.
Optionally, you can also boil the seeds for 10 minutes in salted water. It will help remove the pulp.
Lay the seeds out on a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to dry for 30 minutes. Press with paper towels to remove any extra water.

Roasting the seeds

Before you roast the pumpkin seeds, make sure that they are completely dry.
Transfer the dried pumpkin seeds to a bowl. Add melted ghee/butter along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well till all the seeds are well coated with the seasonings.
Spread the seeds evenly in the fryer basket. Cook at 360°F for 10-15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through for even roasting.
After they are done, take them out and check whether they are crisp to your liking. If not, air fry them for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Let them cool, adjust the seasoning to your taste, and enjoy the snack.

Video

Notes

Seasoning: We love using Trader Joe's Chili Lime seasoning or smoked paprika for an extra spice kick.

Boiling the seeds: I tried both the methods of boiling and not boiling the pumpkin seeds before roasting. I didn't find a difference in taste. Boiling can help to clean them better.

Large quantity: If you are making a large batch, roast it in batches to ensure even roasting.

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