These Easy Air Fryer Roasted Pepitas are crispy, salty, and perfectly seasoned for snacking or topping salads, soups, and more. A quick, healthy recipe ready in minutes with endless seasoning possibilities!
The Easy Air Fryer Roasted Pepitas Recipe is the perfect way to make a crunchy, flavorful snack in just minutes. Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are lightly seasoned and air-fried until golden and crispy, giving you a nutritious and satisfying treat.
They’re delicious on their own, sprinkled over salads, or used as a topping for soups and grain bowls. Quick, versatile, and healthy, this recipe is a must-try for any time you’re craving a simple, wholesome bite..
Simply mix your pumpkin seeds with some simple pantry staples, and you have a delicious snack anytime!
And these are so good to do with the kids after pumpkin carving!
Do you love all things pumpkin? Some of my favorite Air Fryer Pumpkin Recipes are AIR FRYER PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES, AIR FRYER GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BANANA NUT BREAD, AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES, and AIR FRYER MUG PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE.
Why You’ll Love Air Fried Pumpkin Seeds
- Only 6 ingredients
- 15 minutes total time
- Easy to customize
- Great for on the go
- Family friendly
Ingredients Needed
- Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) – Raw, shelled pumpkin seeds for roasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Adds rich flavor and helps seeds crisp
- Ground Cumin – Warm, earthy spice for savory taste
- Ground Cinnamon – Sweet and fragrant spice for a hint
- Salt – Enhances flavor and balances spices perfectly
- Black Pepper – Freshly ground for mild heat and depth
How To Roast Pepitas In Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 250 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line basket with foil. Toss pepitas with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2: Spread pepita seeds in a single layer in the foil-lined basket of your air fryer (if they don’t all fit in one layer, cook them in batches). Set cook time for 8-10 minutes or until deep golden in color, shaking every few minutes to ensure even cooking. Store in an air-tight container in the pantry.
Easy Air Fryer Roasted Pepitas Recipe Tips
- There is no difference in taste between removing the shell and keeping the shell on.
- Make sure to shake your basket frequently during the cooking process so they get perfectly roasted.
- Line your basket with foil, or parchment paper, so that the pepitas or pumpkin seeds do not fall through the basket.
Recipe Variations
- Pumpkin Seeds: You can use fresh pumpkin seeds that you dig out of your Jack O Lantern. But you can also use store-bought pumpkin seeds.
- Seasonings: We use a combination of cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, but you can add any of your favorite seasonings to change the flavor.
- Olive Oil: If you do not want to use olive oil, you can use butter or another dairy-free butter alternative. You can also use ghee.
Easy Air Fryer Roasted Pepitas Recipe Faqs
What Are The Difference Between Pumpkin Seeds and Pepita Seeds? Typically they are the same thing. The difference is that pumpkin seeds still have their white shell on, while the pepita seeds already have their shell removed. You do not need to remove the shell from the Jack O Lantern that you are carving. You can roast them exactly as they are. No shell removal is needed.
How to Clean Pumpkin Seeds? Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack, but they can be a pain to clean. The most common way to remove the stringy bits is by boiling them in water for 10 minutes, but this process also leaves behind any pumpkin flesh or strings that have adhered themselves to the seed’s surface.
Ensure to rinse the pumpkin seeds after boiling them and let them dry before air frying them.
More Easy Pumpkin Recipes
- AIR FRYER PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES
- INSTANT POT PUMPKIN BUTTER
- INSTANT POT CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP
- AIR FRYER GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BANANA NUT BREAD
- AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES
- EASY AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES
- AIR FRYER MINI PUMPKIN PIES
- AIR FRYER PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST
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Air Fryer Roasted Pepitas
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup pepitas, pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 250˚F (180˚C). Line with foil.
- In a small bowl, toss pepitas with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Spread pepitas in a single layer in the foil-lined basket of your air fryer (if they don't all fit in one layer, cook them in batches).
- Cook for 10 minutes or until deep golden in color, shaking every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Store in an air-tight container in the pantry.
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