Description
🔥 These Crunchy Spicy Chili Pumpkin Seeds are perfectly roasted, packed with heat, and irresistibly addictive! A bold, savory snack that’s full of flavor and crunch — ideal for fall gatherings or as a game-day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
🌶️ Tip: For a smoky twist, add a dash of chipotle powder or finish with lime zest once roasted. These spicy seeds are perfect for topping soups or salads!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy pumpkin seeds, chili roasted pumpkin seeds, fall snack, roasted seeds, healthy snack