Description
Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds after carving! This roasting pumpkin seeds in the oven guide will help you turn them into a crunchy, savory snack. With just a little oil, salt, and your choice of seasonings, you’ll have a healthy treat that’s golden and addictive. Perfect for fall, movie nights, or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (from 1 medium pumpkin)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon sugar, or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove pulp. Pat dry with a clean towel.
- In a bowl, toss seeds with olive oil (or butter), salt, and desired seasonings.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
Boil seeds in salted water for 10 minutes before roasting for extra crunch. Try sweet with cinnamon sugar, spicy with cayenne, or cheesy with parmesan added at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin seeds, fall snack, roasted seeds, oven roasted, Halloween snack