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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp honey

4.5(1)

12 min

Time

325°F

Temp

160 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Seeds

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp honey

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and honey until evenly coated.
2
Add cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Toss to coat.
3
Spread in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 325°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking every 3-4 minutes.
4
Seeds are done when golden and fragrant. They crisp up more as they cool.
5
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Tip: Low temperature is key — high heat burns the outside before the inside toasts. Shake frequently for even browning. The honey caramelizes into a light candy coating.

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Gluten-FreeSpicy

Snacks

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

4.5(1)

12 min

Time

325°F

Temp

160 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Seeds

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp honey

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and honey until evenly coated.
2
Add cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Toss to coat.
3
Spread in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 325°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking every 3-4 minutes.
4
Seeds are done when golden and fragrant. They crisp up more as they cool.
5
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

💡

Tip: Low temperature is key — high heat burns the outside before the inside toasts. Shake frequently for even browning. The honey caramelizes into a light candy coating.

🎉