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Homemade spicy roasted pumpkin seeds in a small white bowl.

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These spicy roasted pumpkin seeds are crunchy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with simple pantry spices, they’re the perfect fall snack and a tasty way to use every part of your pumpkin.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Cut the pumpkin in half and use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and strings.
  • Place the seeds into a colander and rinse under cold water to remove any pulp on the seeds.
  • Optionally, spread the seeds out on a towel and let them dry, this will speed up the cooking time.
  • Place the pumpkin seeds into a mixing bowl and add the vegetable oil and spices. Toss to coat the seeds well.
  • Spread the seeds out on your prepared baking sheet and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping the seeds halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.