Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a crispy, salty snack made with fresh pumpkin seeds, olive oil, and sea salt. They cook in just minutes in the air fryer and are an easy way to use the seeds after carving or cooking a pumpkin.
I love making these during pumpkin season because nothing goes to waste. You can keep them simply salted or add your favorite sweet or savory seasonings.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Pumpkin Seeds: Remove the fresh seeds from the pumpkin and clean off the pulp.
- Olive Oil: Helps the seeds roast and get crispy.
- Sea Salt: Adds simple salty flavor.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prepare the Pumpkin Seeds: Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. Rinse well and remove any remaining pumpkin pulp.
Season the Seeds: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Toss the cleaned pumpkin seeds with olive oil and sea salt until evenly coated.
Air Fry: Arrange the pumpkin seeds in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir and Finish: Stir the seeds, then cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Questions Readers Ask Most
Do pumpkin seeds need to be dry before air frying?
Yes. After rinsing, pat the seeds dry before adding the olive oil and salt. Removing excess moisture helps them get crispier.
How do I store air fryer pumpkin seeds?
Let the pumpkin seeds cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds seasoned with olive oil and sea salt for an easy fall snack.
Ingredients
- Fresh seeds from 1 pumpkin
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.
- Rinse the seeds well and remove all pumpkin pulp. Pat dry.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds with olive oil and sea salt.
- Place the seeds in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pumpkin seeds and your air fryer. Watch them closely during the last few minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 68Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 691mg
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