Air Fryer Pumpkin
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Air Fryer Pumpkin
Description
Air frying cubed pumpkin coated with olive oil and a blend of spices creates tender pieces with caramelized edges and full spice aroma. Using edible culinary pumpkin varieties ensures a sweeter, less stringy texture compared to carving pumpkins. Tossing evenly with the seasonings and cooking in a single layer helps the cubes roast rather than steam.
The spice mix with pumpkin spice and garlic powder adds warmth and subtle savory notes, while Italian seasoning contributes herbal complexity. Cooking at 350°F for about 20 minutes with a shake halfway yields a soft interior and golden edges.
This pumpkin pairs well as a side dish or salad topping during autumn meals. It can be served warm and seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. Roasting seeds and peel separately can further extend usage of the pumpkin.
Cut even-sized cubes for uniform cooking and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure crispness. Pre-chopped pumpkin can save preparation time. Save seeds for roasting and peel for crispy chips.
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin peeled and cubed (4 cups
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil, and seasonings. Mix well and then add the cubed pumpkin. Toss well to coat all the pumpkin cubes evenly.
- Place the pumpkin pieces into the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Work in batches if the cubes are on top of each other.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Open the basket, shake, and air fry for 10 minutes or until soft and roasted.
Notes
- Select culinary pumpkin varieties for better flavor and texture compared to carving pumpkins.
- Reserve and roast pumpkin seeds as a crunchy snack and use peel for crispy chips.
- Cut pumpkin into uniform cubes to ensure even air frying and roasting.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to promote caramelization and avoid steaming.
- Pre-chopped pumpkin can be used to save time but check freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1175mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 28954IU | 579% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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