Don’t throw out your pumpkin seeds! Rinse, dry and toss them with olive oil, garlic and smoked paprika, then air fry until golden and crunchy for an easy fall snack.
10 minPrep
15 minCook
4Servings
NUTRITION FACTS (APPROXIMATE · PER SERVING)
Calories100 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbs9 g
Fat7 g
Fiber3 g
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the seeds: after scooping the seeds from the pumpkin, rinse them well to remove any pumpkin flesh. Dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Season the seeds: in a small bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and smoked paprika if using, until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the seeds in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
- Let cool for a few minutes; they keep crisping as they cool. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
A serving is about 1/4 cup. Nutrition is for whole seeds in the shell.
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