Learn how to make perfectly crispy and flavorful roasted pumpkin seeds, a delicious snack from your Halloween jack-o’-lantern.
Author:Carla Davis
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:1 cup1x
Category:Snack
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup pumpkin seeds (from 1 medium pumpkin)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, sugar
Instructions
Clean the pumpkin seeds: Rinse the seeds under cold water to remove pumpkin pulp. Pick out any remaining bits of pumpkin.
Dry the seeds: Spread the seeds in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat them dry thoroughly. For extra crispiness, let them air dry for at least an hour, or overnight.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Season the seeds: In a bowl, toss the dried pumpkin seeds with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add any other desired seasonings.
Roast the seeds: Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Cool and serve: Let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet before eating.
Notes
For a quick clean, use a colander to rinse the seeds and pick out the pulp.
Ensure seeds are completely dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
Experiment with different seasoning blends like sweet (cinnamon and sugar) or spicy (chili powder and cumin).
Store cooled roasted seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.