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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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These Easy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are consistently crunchy, warmly spiced, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without tipping into dessert territory. They come together in under fifteen minutes using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or allspice
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Clean the seeds: Place seeds in a colander and rinse under cold water, removing large pieces of pumpkin flesh. Drain well.
  2. Dry the seeds thoroughly: Spread rinsed seeds on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat dry and let sit for 10 minutes to air-dry any remaining moisture.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix the coating: In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Toss the seeds: Add dried seeds to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange in air fryer basket: Spread seeds in a single layer. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
  7. Cook for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Shake the basket at the 5-minute mark. Check at 8 minutes; cook in 1-minute increments if needed until golden brown.
  8. Cool completely: Transfer seeds to a plate or parchment paper in a single layer. Let cool for at least 10 minutes to crisp up.
  9. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar through a fine-mesh strainer.

Notes

Dry the seeds thoroughly for best crunch. Shake the basket halfway through cooking. Let seeds cool completely before storing to maintain crispness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For a sugar-free version, use granulated monk fruit sweetener.

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