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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds: Easy Kid-Approved Recipe

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These air fryer cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds are a quick, easy, and delicious snack that turns pumpkin carving leftovers into a crunchy, sweet treat. Perfect for fall, this kid-approved recipe is ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Clean the seeds: Separate pumpkin seeds from stringy pulp. Rinse in a colander under cold water, gently rubbing off any big pieces. Shake off excess water.
  2. Dry the seeds: Spread rinsed seeds on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat dry until not dripping wet. Let sit for about 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
  3. Preheat the air fryer: Set to 350°F (175°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Mix the coating: In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir into a thick, grainy paste.
  5. Coat the seeds: Add dried pumpkin seeds to the bowl with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss until every seed is evenly coated.
  6. Air fry the seeds: Pour coated seeds into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 6 minutes.
  7. Shake and continue: After 6 minutes, shake the basket and break up any clumps. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, watching closely until deep golden brown and fragrant.
  8. Cool completely: Pour hot seeds onto a plate or parchment paper and spread out. Let cool completely, at least 10 minutes, to crisp up.

Notes

For best crunch, dry seeds thoroughly before cooking. Watch closely in the last few minutes to prevent burning. Let seeds cool completely to achieve maximum crispness. If seeds lose crunch after storage, reheat in air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 2-3 minutes.

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