Easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon Sugar
These air fryer pumpkin seeds with cinnamon sugar are a quick and easy snack that’s perfect for fall. They’re crunchy, sweet, and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Clean your pumpkin seeds: Separate seeds from stringy pulp, rinse in a colander under cold water, and pick out any big chunks.
- Dry the seeds thoroughly: Spread rinsed seeds on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry. Let sit for about 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cinnamon sugar coating: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour melted butter over dry seeds, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Toss until every seed is coated.
- Air fry the seeds: Spread coated seeds in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, then shake or stir. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cool completely: Transfer seeds to a plate or baking sheet and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip drying the seeds thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Watch the sugar to prevent burning; check seeds at the 6-minute mark. Let cool completely for maximum crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
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