Learn how to make the best pumpkin seeds with this easy tutorial.
Carving pumpkins isn’t complete without saving the seeds. While separating pumpkin seeds from pulp can be messy and tedious, the results are so worth it.
I love making several batches during the season to have on hand for snacking. Sometimes I keep them simple with just salt but you can easily change up the flavors to sweet, spicy or savory with different seasonings.
If you love this recipe, try my other fall snacks and festive treats such as this easy pumpkin snack cake!
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Ingredients
- Fresh pumpkin seeds (from one pumpkin)
- Melted butter or olive oil
- Salt (or your favorite seasoning)
How to Make Baked Pumpkin Seeds
- Remove pumpkin seeds from pulp. Use a scooper or spoon to get the seeds out and remove strings. Rinse under cool water until they float and cleaned.
- Prep pumpkin seeds for eating. Drain water and pat dry with a paper towel. Leave out for 24 hours to fully dry.
- Season. Toss seeds with olive oil or melted butter and salt (of your favorite seasonings).
- Bake. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 20 minutes (or until lightly browned).
- Let cool. Before eating, let the pumpkins seeds fully cool down.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- For an extra crispy snack, try air frying pumpkin seeds at 360 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- To make sweet pumpkin seeds, toss them in cinnamon sugar, salt and melted butter before baking.
- Try different seasonings such as garlic powder, ranch, chili lime or everything but the bagel seasoning.
How to Store Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Once cooled, store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the entire shell is edible and a great source of fiber.
Yes, in moderation when plain, unsalted and shells are removed.
Recipe
Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- Fresh pumpkin seeds from one pumpkin
- 1 tbsp Melted butter or olive oil
- Salt or your favorite seasoning
Instructions
- Use a scooper or spoon to get the seeds out and remove strings. Rinse under cool water until they float and cleaned.
- Drain water and pat dry with a paper towel. Leave out for 24 hours to fully dry.
- Toss seeds with olive oil or melted butter and salt (of your favorite seasonings).
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 20 minutes (or until lightly browned).
- Before eating, let the pumpkins seeds fully cool down.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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Haha, this is the best guide for pumpkin seed enlightenment yet! Who knew drying those seeds for a whole day was the secret handshake? And air frying at 360 degrees F sounds like Im trying to cook a tiny, edible rocket ship. But the real genius? The everything-but-the-bagel seasoning suggestion. Talk about going all out! Now, if only the article explained how to stop my dog from inhaling them whole like theyre magic confetti. Great job, Alison!act 2 ai video