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November 4, 2019 by Cindy Gordon

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious snack that you will love! This air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy roasted pumpkin seeds in 15 minutes!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds in the air fryer with basket open.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Do you love roasted pumpkin seeds? Yeah, me too! For us, October is the one time of the year that we enjoy this snack. Though I wish that I could enjoy it all year long.

 


We still have fun picking pumpkins with the kids. We have however, started to get even busier and the kids have less interest in carving them for Halloween.

The past two years we have been so very busy with soccer. I recently saw a meme on Facebook that hit close to home! It made me laugh hysterically!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds soccer mem

If you are a busy sports family, I am sure you can relate! So this weekend, we finally had a weekend off. No games, no tournaments. So we harvested all the pumpkin seeds from our pumpkins!

We decided that we’d give them a try in our most favorite piece of kitchen equipment! This was the BEST decision ever. The pumpkin seeds turned out crisp and perfect! I am so excited for you to try this!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds with seeds in air fryer basket.

Pumpkin Seeds 101

So what do you think is in that little pumpkin seed? It is actually packed with nutrients! You can benefit from healthy fats, magnesium and zinc when you snack on pumpkin seeds.

If you remove the outer white-ish shell from the pumpkin seed, you will find the inside seed. That seed is often green, flat and oval!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds - removing seeds from pumpkin Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds removing seeds from pumpkin

Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Pumpkin Seeds

  • Pumpkin seeds of course!
  • Butter (or dairy free butter alternative)
  • Garlic salt – this adds a lot of wonderful flavor!

How To Make Air Fried Pumpkin Seeds

  • Get the seeds! Harvest seeds from pumpkin. Wash seeds.
  • Boil the seeds. Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water starts to boil, boil the pumpkin seeds for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Prepare seeds. Put pumpkin seeds into bowl. Toss with butter and garlic salt.
  • Air Fry Them. Put seeds into air fryer basket. Air Fry for 15 minutes at 360 degrees F. Shake half way through.

WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?

The options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! You know I’m crazy over this recipe, but we’ve also cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more! Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of this gadget, give it a go!

While we don’t eat meat in our family, that doesn’t mean that you can’t cook up some fried chicken, chicken tenders, or anything else beer battered or deep fried to that perfect golden brown that you love and that you want with ease in the air fryer basket.

The great part about cooking with an air fryer? The cook time is a breeze. Like literally no time…at all.

I have been experimenting with all types of food and some beautiful green tomatoes caught my eye at our local market. I just had to try them in the power air fryer!

For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL (affiliate ad link) Yes, so that makes all of our air fryer recipes, specifically power air fryer xl recipes!

Other Pumpkin Recipes:

  • Keto Pumpkin Bars
  • Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds in white bowl

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE THE AIR FRYER?

When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done.

Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze.

If appliances were made to help you out in the kitchen and save you time, this power air fryer xl does just that. You’ll be working in the kitchen so much less with the use of this appliance!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds in a hand

AIR FRYER SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY TIME

I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?

To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.

With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds in air fryer basket before they are cooked

Pumpkin Seeds in air fryer basket before they are air fried.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Video!

I want you a video to show you just HOW easy this is! Check it out!


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How do I clean my air fryer?

That is a great question and it will vary by model. For our power fryer Xl we have a removable inner basket. So we can hand wash each basket individually.

The inside of the air fryer really shouldn’t get dirty. If it does, let it COOL completely. Then take a damp rag and wipe out the inside. Cleaning your oil less fryer is easy! I promise they are easy to clean!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a gluten free snack.

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Air Fryer Risotto Balls

Air Fryer Pickles

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Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews from several of the top models out there.

You can pin this air fryer recipe for later:

Hungry? Let’s show you how to make this pumpkin seed recipe!

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4.87 from 15 votes

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious snack that you will love! This air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy roasted pumpkin seeds in 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer pumpkin seeds, air fryer recipes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Cindy Gordon

Ingredients

  • 2 c fresh pumpkin seeds harvested directly from pumpkin and cleaned
  • 1.5 T butter dairy or dairy free
  • 1/2 t garlic salt

Instructions

  • Harvest seeds from pumpkin. Wash seeds.
  • Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water starts to boil, boil the pumpkin seeds for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Put pumpkin seeds into bowl. Toss with butter and garlic salt.
  • Put seeds into air fryer basket. Air Fry for 15 minutes at 360 degrees F. Shake half way through.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

If you like a crunchy pumpkin seed, you can add 2 minutes to your time until you reach your desired crunchiness!

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 219mg | Vitamin A: 90IU


All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Have you tried roasting pumpkin seeds before? I’d love to hear about your experience. Drop me a comment below!

Filed Under: Air Fryer Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

About Cindy Gordon

This is Cindy Gordon’s website. You might also know her as Vegetarian Mamma. Cindy is an author, recipe developer, social media and content marketer. In addition to her digital roles, Cindy’s interests are gluten-free vegetarian foods, food allergies, gluten-free travel and wellness. Want to know more? Click the ABOUT tab at the top of your screen!

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Comments

  1. Cherri Megasko says

    November 5, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, man! I wish I had discovered this article about 10 days earlier! I have an air fryer and am always looking for new ways to use it.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 5, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Ha, sorry, we are late to the game. We literally just came up with this idea!

      Reply
  2. Sarah Bailey says

    November 5, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    What a great idea to do with all those leftover pumpkin seeds after Halloween. So much you can do with them as well after you have air fried them!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 5, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      So delicious!!

      Reply
  3. Brianne says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    One of the perks of carving pumpkins is making the seeds into a great tasting snack. Having an air fryer to make them sounds a lot more simple. What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Its a bonus of carving pumpkins for sure!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Favre says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    Oh you are totally making me want to get an air fryer now! I love pumpkin seeds – they’re the main reason I carve pumpkins every year!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Me too! ha!

      Reply
  5. Lynndee says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:29 am

    Pumpkin seeds are one of my Mom’s favorite snacks. Sweet memory. 🙂 I would love to make this, but I need to get me an air fryer first.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      I have some sweet memories like that too! Sometimes it just makes us stop and smile 🙂

      Reply
  6. KIM CROISANT says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:52 am

    So that’s what you do with those cute little seeds!! So far, we have roasted them or thrown them away b/c…well, they are slimy!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      They ARE slimy! But after you roast them they are crunchy! YUM for crunch, ewww for slim!

      Reply
  7. Jesica says

    November 6, 2018 at 10:42 am

    My kids love to cook pumpkin seeds! I dont have an air fryer but I think I need one! #xmaslist

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Yes, for sure you need one this year!

      Reply
  8. m says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    We love making pumpkin seeds every year. I don’t have an air fryer, but this sounds like an awesome and convenient way to dry the seeds. I think I’ll have to add an air fryer to my holiday wish list!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Such a fun way!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    November 6, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Yet another reasson to get a n air fryer. I just found a pumpkin seed recipe that I loved.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Yes, you need one!

      Reply
  10. Kendra says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    I love going to the pumpkin patch with my family, picking out the perfect pumpkin, gutting it out and roasting the seeds. I never knew that it could be done with an air fryer. Now I have to try this!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Hope that you enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Trina says

    November 7, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious! We got an air fryer last month and are absolutely obsessed with it!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      We are obsessed too!

      Reply
  12. Shannon Gurnee says

    November 7, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    This looks like a great way to prepare pumpkin seeds. I pulled the pumpkin seeds from our pumpkins this year and cleaned them, but I still need to roast them!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      YUMMM enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Sabrina says

    February 20, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Using the air fryer for this is such a game changer! So easy and perfectly crisp!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      Agreed, it is a total game changer!

      Reply
  14. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    February 21, 2019 at 7:38 am

    5 stars
    This is SO awesome!! I love pumpkin seeds!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      I love them too!

      Reply
  15. Catalina says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum, I’ve never tried to make this on my own. I should! I normally buy pumpkin seeds already toasted but this would be so much better.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      I know, I can’t wait for pumpkin season again!

      Reply
  16. Taylor says

    February 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea! Healthy and delicious snack!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Jacque says

    February 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    These are my favorite fall treats! I never thought to make them in the air fryer.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Yay, we love this treat too! Be sure to enjoy this fall!

      Reply
  18. Deseree says

    February 22, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    I wish I would have come across this when pumpkin was in season. I am pinning this for next year.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  19. K Sisson says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:43 am

    What about seeds from a spaghetti squash? They look and smell the same.

    Reply
    • Cindy Gordon says

      September 27, 2019 at 8:23 am

      That’s a great question, I am not sure. I would give it a try!

      Reply
  20. Lindsey says

    October 25, 2019 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    OHMYGOSH!!!! these are the best pumpkin seeds i have ever made! I love my air fryer and i would highly recommend this recipe to anyone. I normally dont leave reviews but with this i had to!! WOW just wow!! SO delicious. Just be sure to not overload your air fryer if you have lots of seeds, do batches!

    Reply
    • Cindy Gordon says

      October 25, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Lindsey, thank you for coming back and leaving a review! I really appreciate it and it makes my heart so happy! So glad you loved our air fryer pumpkin seeds!

      Reply
  21. Tracy says

    October 27, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    I like the butter and garlic, but mine was overdone in 10 min at 360 degrees. I have a Cuisinart. Maybe it’s faster? IDK, but I like ’em and I used spaghetti squash seeds.

    Reply
    • Cindy Gordon says

      October 28, 2019 at 7:06 am

      Thanks Tracy! I am guessing that spaghetti squash seeds may be thinner and will take less time. I bet that is why they were over done. I have only tested this recipe on pumpkin seeds. Thank you for letting me know about the other type of seeds! Glad you liked them! Butter and garlic sound delicious!

      Reply
  22. Tracy says

    November 1, 2019 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    Such a great idea to do these in the air fryer! I don’t boil my seeds and I mix them with just a little olive oil and some soy sauce. I have an Air Ninja and they roasted very quickly…I shook after 5 minutes and only put them back in for another 2-3. Yum!

    Reply
    • Cindy Gordon says

      November 1, 2019 at 11:20 am

      So glad you loved it!! Thanks for coming back and letting me know your experience with these air fryer pumpkin seeds!

      Reply

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