How to Make Crispy, Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

As fall rolls around and pumpkins start making their appearance, don't let those seeds go to waste! Instead, turn them into a delicious and healthy snack with our recipe for Crispy, Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds. These little morsels are not only tasty, but they're also packed with nutrients, making them the perfect guilt-free treat to munch on.

Whether you're carving a pumpkin for Halloween or simply making some homemade pumpkin puree, don't toss those seeds! With just a few simple steps, yo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Separate seeds from pulp and rinse under warm water. Pick out remaining pulp. Shake off excess water, place on a towel, and roll up. Let dry in a warm location for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or foil.
  • Mix dry pumpkin seeds and melted butter together in a bowl. Sprinkle on garlic salt, onion salt, and paprika. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, stirring halfway through, about 45 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container, but they taste amazing warm, too.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 909mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 154mg