My air fryer pumpkin seeds make a delicious, crunchy snack. With so many seasoning possibilities, you can easily customize to your taste. This recipe gives you a simple, step-by-step guide for perfectly roasted pumpkin seeds.

 

Don’t throw away those pumpkin seeds after carving your pumpkins! They make the perfect snack and have become one of our favorite things to make, especially in the fall.

I love using my air fryer for so many things, even roasting pumpkin seeds. This method is fast, easy, and gives you perfectly crunchy seeds. All you need are the seeds and your favorite seasoning to make a fun snack that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Pumpkin seeds – Use pumpkin seeds from a fresh pumpkin.
• Olive oil – You could also replace with melted butter or vegetable oil.
• Seasoned salt – This is my favorite seasoning but feel free to use yours. Keep scrolling for some ideas.

How to Clean Pumpkin Seeds

In order to have delicious pumpkin seeds, you need to clean them first. Begin by separating them from the pumpkin pulp.

Place them in a colander and rinse under cold water. Give the colander a shake to remove excess water. Pat the seeds dry with a paper towel.

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds in the Air Fryer

1. Begin by cleaning the pumpkin seeds. Make sure to remove all of the pulp, rinse them, and then completely dry.

2. Next, boil the pumpkin seeds in salted water for 10 minutes. This helps cook them inside a little before roasting. The salted water also helps to add flavor.

3. Dry the seeds on paper towels. I would recommend letting them dry for at least 20 minutes before roasting.

4. Mix the pumpkin seeds in a bowl with the olive oil and seasoned salt. (If you would prefer a different seasoning, use that instead.

5. Spread the seeds out in a thin layer in the air fryer. Roast at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Heather’s recipe tips

• It’s important to let the seeds dry. I like to press them with a paper towel to ensure all of the water is off of them.
• Make sure that the seeds are spread out into an even layer in the air fryer basket. This helps to cook evenly. You might need to cook in 2 batches depending on how many you have.
• I recommend tossing the seeds around halfway through cooking time to make sure the cook evenly.

How to roast pumpkin seeds in the oven

If you don’t have an air fryer, clean and boil the seeds. Toss them in the oil and seasonings and then place on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, depending on how crunchy you like them.

Common questions

Roasted pumpkin seeds seasoning ideas

This recipe can be customized to your liking. They are great salty or sweet. Some of my favorite seasonings include:

• Cinnamon sugar: Make cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds by combining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon. Stir together and toss with the seeds.
• Apple pie: Sprinkle with sugar and apple pie spice.
• Spicy: Mix together garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Ranch: Use your favorite ranch seasoning.