Description
These Perfect Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are crunchy, lightly salted, and ideal as a healthy snack for fall or anytime you crave a tasty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional spices: 1/4 tsp paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil or melted butter, salt, and optional spices.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow seeds to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
Notes
For maximum crunch, let seeds cool on the baking sheet. Try experimenting with different spice blends for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, healthy snack, fall snack, crunchy seeds