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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are cooked and seasoned fresh pumpkin seeds in an air fryer for a quick and easy Fall snack in minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Cooking Time
3 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp butter or olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Clean the Pumpkin - Remove the top of the pumpkin using a sharp knife and by cutting a circle around the stem. Use a spoon to scrape the pulp and seeds from the inside of the pumpkin. Add the pulp and seeds into a bowl of water.
- Clean the Seeds – Separate the pulp from the seeds and use a colander to rinse the seeds with cold water.
- Start out by making sure that the pumpkin seeds are completely dry.
- Transfer the dried pumpkin seeds to a bowl. Add melted butter along with the seasoning. Mix well until all the seeds are completly coated.
- Spread the seeds in the fryer basket evenly. Cook at 360F for 10-15 minutes. Shake the basket to move the seeds around half way through for even roasting.
- After the seeds are done, check whether the seeds are crisp to your liking. If not, air fry them for additional 3-5 minutes.
- Let them cool, adjust the seasoning to your taste and enjoy the snack.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.