Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients


  • 1 (10- to 15-pound) large pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Description

  1. Cut the top off a large pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Rinse in a colander under running water to separate from the pulp. Lay the seeds out on paper towels and pat dry. Let sit for 30 minutes to remove any excess moisture. You should have about 1 cup pumpkin seeds.

  2. Heat the air fryer to 350°F. Transfer the dried pumpkin seeds to a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Toss to combine.

  3. Spread the seeds evenly in the basket of the air fryer. Cook, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the seeds are golden and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Taste and season with more salt as needed.