Perfect Fall Oven-Roasted Sea Salt Pumpkin Seeds: Easy, Crunchy Snack
This recipe delivers perfectly crunchy, golden pumpkin seeds with a simple sea salt seasoning, inspired by a beloved farm stand. It’s an easy, foolproof method for a healthy, addictive fall snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or avocado oil, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more for finishing
- Optional: smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Separate seeds from pumpkin pulp by soaking in water, then rinsing in a colander.
- Dry seeds thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel; let air dry for 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss dried seeds with melted butter or oil and 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt until evenly coated.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then stir seeds. Continue roasting for 15-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool completely on the baking sheet (about 20 minutes).
- Break apart any clusters and serve.
Notes
The key to crunch is thoroughly drying the seeds before roasting. Low heat (300°F) ensures even cooking. Seeds continue to crisp as they cool. For sweet versions, reduce oven temperature by 25°F and watch closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 30 gr
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
Keywords: pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, sea salt pumpkin seeds, fall snack, crunchy snack, healthy snack