Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (shells on)
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking of the pumpkin seeds.
- Prepare the pumpkin seeds: Clean, wash, and thoroughly air-dry the raw pumpkin seeds with shells on to remove any moisture that might interfere with crispiness during cooking.
- Season the seeds: In a medium bowl, toss the dried pumpkin seeds with olive oil and all the spices: seasoned salt, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme until the seeds are evenly coated.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds evenly in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer to allow hot air to circulate for optimal crispiness.
- Cook the seeds: Air fry the seeds for 10 to 13 minutes, checking occasionally, until they become crunchy and are no longer soft.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pumpkin seeds from the air fryer and let them cool completely to reach maximal crunchiness before enjoying your savory snack.
Notes
- Make sure the pumpkin seeds are completely dry before seasoning to ensure they crisp up well in the air fryer.
- You can adjust the seasoning amounts to suit your taste preferences, adding more spice or salt if desired.
- Store leftover pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crunch.
- Use this recipe as a base and experiment by adding cayenne pepper or cumin for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
