Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: melon seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a high smoke point and healthy fats.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh garlic gives a stronger flavor, while onion powder is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth while cayenne is usually cheaper.

Soak pumpkin seeds in salt water.

Add black pepper and garlic powder to the soaked pumpkin seeds.

Mix the seasonings with the pumpkin seeds.

Pat the pumpkin seeds dry with a damp cloth, using another cloth on top to ensure they are dried out.

Spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil spray to prevent sticking.

Spread the dried pumpkin seeds in the air fryer basket.

Set the air fryer to 360°F and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, checking periodically for desired crispiness.

After about 13 minutes, check the pumpkin seeds for a perfect brown color.

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