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.
Ingredients
- 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
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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