Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Whether you’ve just carved a pumpkin or have a stash of seeds from cooking, roasting pumpkin seeds is the ultimate no-waste snack. They’re crisp, salty, and so easy to customize with your favorite seasonings. Best of all, you can make them in the oven or the air fryer for a quick, crunchy treat.

You’ll like this recipe because it’s simple, requires minimal ingredients, and works as a healthy snack or salad topper. You can keep them classic with salt and oil, or try bold flavors like chili lime, garlic parmesan, or cinnamon sugar. Once you know the method, you’ll want to roast seeds from every pumpkin you can get your hands on.

Helpful Tips

• Dry thoroughly before roasting to ensure a crispy texture. Pat them with a towel after rinsing.
• Don’t skip the oil—it helps the seasoning stick and promotes even browning.
• Season generously before cooking and again after, especially if you like bold flavors.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasting pumpkin seeds is the ultimate no-waste snack. They’re crisp, salty, and so easy to customize with your favorite seasonings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
• Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika garlic powder, cinnamon, or seasoning blend of choice

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Instructions

 

Oven Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Rinse seeds in a colander, removing stringy pumpkin bits. Pat dry thoroughly.
• Toss seeds with olive oil, salt, and any other seasonings.
• Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy. Taste and adjust seasoning while warm.

Air Fryer Instructions

• Rinse and dry seeds as above. Toss with olive oil, salt, and seasonings.
• Spread seeds in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Season again if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 388mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

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