Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
Turn leftover pumpkin seeds into a crunchy snack in just 12 minutes with this easy air fryer recipe. Customizable and packed with nutrition!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- - Towel or paper towels
- - Colander
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: Separate from pulp, rinse under water.
- Dry seeds: Pat dry and air dry for 30 minutes.
- Season: Toss with oil and spices.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Air fry: Spread seeds in one layer. Cook 5 min, shake, then 5–7 min more.
- Cool: Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Store in airtight container for 2 weeks.
- Add sweet or spicy seasonings to taste.
- Great for salads, soups, or snacking.
- Store in airtight container for 2 weeks.
- Add sweet or spicy seasonings to taste.
- Great for salads, soups, or snacking.