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Quick Smoky Spiced Baked Pumpkin Seeds: Easy 15-Min Recipe

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A quick and easy recipe for smoky, spicy, and perfectly crunchy baked pumpkin seeds. Ready in just 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this snack is perfect for weeknights and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds (from a medium pumpkin)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the pumpkin seeds in a colander under cool water, using your fingers to separate them from the pulp. Don’t worry about removing every bit of pulp.
  3. Dry the seeds thoroughly by spreading them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and patting them dry. They should be damp but not wet.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dried pumpkin seeds, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne (if using). Toss until every seed is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the seasoned seeds in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure no seeds are overlapping.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through at the 7-minute mark. The seeds are done when golden brown and sizzling slightly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
  8. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t boil the seeds before baking—it makes them chewy. Dry them thoroughly for best crunch. For deeper flavor, toast the smoked paprika and cumin in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before mixing. Store cooled seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. If they lose crunch, re-crisp in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.

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