Description
Tasty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a crisp, salty, and customizable snack made from pumpkin seeds tossed in spices and roasted until golden. Perfect for fall snacking or as a crunchy topping for soups and salads, they’re easy to prepare and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (cleaned and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Spread cleaned pumpkin seeds on a towel and pat dry thoroughly.
- In a bowl, toss seeds with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before serving for maximum crunch.
Notes
- For classic flavor, season with just sea salt and black pepper.
- Try smoky BBQ, chili-lime, curry, or maple-cinnamon variations.
- Use raw pepitas for an easier, no-cleaning option.
- Ensure seeds are fully dry before roasting to avoid chewiness.
- Re-crisp stored seeds in a 300°F oven for 5–8 minutes or in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
