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Crunchy Smoky Sea Salt Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Best Easy Snack

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Perfectly crunchy, smoky, and salty roasted pumpkin seeds that turn a humble kitchen scrap into an addictive snack. Brined for even seasoning and roasted low and slow for a shatteringly crisp texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Clean the seeds: Separate seeds from pumpkin guts, rinse in a colander under cool water, and remove any remaining pulp.
  2. Brine the seeds: In a large bowl, whisk together water, kosher salt, and brown sugar until dissolved. Add seeds and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Dry the seeds: Drain seeds in a colander, spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, and pat very dry. Let air-dry for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss dried seeds with avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using). Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Roast for 25 minutes, then stir with a spatula and rotate the pan. Roast for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and toasty.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over hot seeds. Let cool completely on the baking sheet (about 30 minutes) before serving or storing.

Notes

The brine is essential for crunchy seeds; don’t skip it. Dry seeds thoroughly to avoid steaming. Low and slow roasting at 300°F prevents burning. Let seeds cool completely to maximize crunch. Smoky flavor deepens after a day or two in storage.

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