Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

These air fryer pumpkin seeds crisp up in minutes with just 3 ingredients! So simple and tasty, you’ll want a whole bowl to yourself.

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Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer pumpkin seeds

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Additional Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Louisa

Gather the ingredients. Make sure your cleaned pumpkin seeds are completely dry.
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
Pour the melted butter over the pumpkin seeds. Stir to coat.
Toss the pumpkin seeds in seasoned salt.
Place the pumpkin seeds in the air fryer. If you have a lot of pumpkin seeds, roast them in batches. They won’t get nice and crisp if you cook too many at once!
Cook the pumpkin seeds for 10 minutes, flipping the seeds or shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Cool the roasted pumpkin seeds before serving. Season with more salt if desired.

How to prepare pumpkin seeds for eating? Give them a good rinse in a colander to remove any leftover pumpkin pulp, then arrange them on a paper towel to air dry for 30 minutes to an hour. The pumpkin seeds should be completely dry before roasting, or they'll end up chewy or soggy!
To promote even cooking, toss the pumpkin seeds every 5 minutes or shake the air fryer basket once or twice during cooking. Once they're done, let the air fryer roasted pumpkin seeds cool for a bit so they can crisp up further.
The best way to eat pumpkin seeds is with your preferred seasonings or spices. Seasoned pumpkin seeds don't even have to be savory. Toss them in a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt!