Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Two hands cupping a sage green ceramic bowl filled with golden roasted pumpkin seeds, with more seeds visible on a parchment-lined baking sheet below.

5 from 2 votes

This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe uses salted butter and your choice of seasoning for a golden, crispy fall snack. Six flavor variations from sweet cinnamon to smoky paprika so every batch from every pumpkin tastes like something worth making again.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: cup

Calories: 559kcal

Author: Emily Rider

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin seeds 140 grams (fresh from pumpkin, cleaned and completely dry)
2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams (melted)
1 pinch fine sea salt 1 gram (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Clean the seeds – Place scooped seeds in a bowl of cold water, swish to loosen debris, then drain through a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water until clear.
Dry completely – Pat dry with a kitchen towel and let air dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Seeds must be completely dry before seasoning.
Preheat – Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Season – Toss dry seeds with melted butter and chosen seasoning in a large bowl until every seed is evenly coated.
Spread – Pour onto the prepared pan in a single even layer with no overlapping.
Roast – Roast at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until deep golden brown. Start checking at 20 minutes.
Cool – Let cool completely on the pan before serving or storing.

Notes

Dry the seeds completely – Any moisture produces steam rather than crispiness in the oven. This step is non-negotiable for a crunchy result.

Single layer only – Overlapping seeds steam rather than roast. One even layer with space between seeds is essential.

Watch the last 5 minutes – Seeds go from golden to burnt quickly. Every oven is different and smaller seeds finish faster than larger ones.

Cool before storing – Hot seeds sealed in a container will steam themselves soft. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight jar.

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