Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Pepitas
These air fryer pumpkin seeds are sweet, crunchy, and ready in minutes. Flavored with cinnamon sugar, they make a simple snack that's easy to prepare.
Servings 16
Calories 42kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup green pumpkin seeds pepitas, hulled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and brown sugar until combined.
- Add pumpkin seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until seeds are evenly coated.
- Spread seeds in a single layer in the air fryer basket (use a liner if preferred).
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until seeds are crisp.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- The seeds will continue to toast slightly even after the cooking time is finished. Allow them to cool before serving.
- For clustered pumpkin seeds, dissolve the brown sugar first in the microwave or on the stovetop. You can also replace brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg