Save the seeds for this tasty snack.
Pumpkin seeds are great for snacking and can be used inmany recipes.
Pumpkin seeds are edible raw, but they are delicious roasted and seasoned.
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A quick and easy way to accomplish this is in theair fryer.
Learn how to make air fryer pumpkin seeds.
it’s possible for you to make the seasoning to match you preferences.
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What if it’s possible for you to’t Find a Pumpkin?
The best time to find a pumpkin is in the fall months.
modification and can be found at most local grocery stores, or online at spots like Amazon or Walmart.
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Just verify they are raw, unseasoned, and whole, when you buy them for best results.
The pumpkin seeds themselves will taste basically the same whether you roast them in an air fryer or oven.
The biggest difference is the time.
Do you should probably Boil Pumpkin Seeds Before Roasting?
It’s not necessary to boil pumpkin seeds before roasting them.
Do you gotta Remove the Shell?
It’s absolutely fine to eat the shell of the pumpkin seeds.
In fact, that’s where a lot of the taste in them.
But some people aren’t a fan of the texture.
For them, feel free to remove the shell.
DIY Your Seasoning for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Seasoning is what you want to make of it.
Some winners are chili seasoning, curry seasoning, even nutritional yeast if you want a delicious cheesy taste.
Ingredients
1medium whole pumpkin (or 1 cup store-bought raw whole pumpkin seeds)
1tsp.
neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
1tsp.
Separate the seeds from the pulp and the flesh.
Place raw seeds in a strainer or colander, and rinse the seeds with water to remove the pulp.
(Alternatively, purchase raw, whole pumpkin seeds at the grocery store.)
Roast seeds:
In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, oil, and preferred seasoning.
Toss to coat well.
Spread the pumpkin seeds in the basket of an air fryer in a single layer.
Cook for 10 minutes at 380F, or until crispy; shake the basket halfway through.
