Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
These air fryer pumpkin seeds are crispy, nutrient-rich, and ready in just 15 minutes. A perfect zero-waste fall snack!
Equipment
- - Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Air fryer
- - Kitchen towel or paper towels
Ingredients
- - 1½ cups raw pumpkin seeds from 1 medium pumpkin
- - 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- - 1 tsp sea salt
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- - ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey optional
Instructions
- Clean seeds thoroughly and remove excess pulp.
- Pat dry and air-dry seeds for 30 minutes.
- Toss seeds in a bowl with oil and all seasonings.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Add seeds in a single layer. Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Shake basket, then cook another 5–7 minutes until crisp.
- Let cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- Dry seeds thoroughly before air frying.
- Shake halfway for even crispiness.
- Customize seasonings to your taste.
- Shake halfway for even crispiness.
- Customize seasonings to your taste.