Chili Lime Pepitas
Description
These chili lime pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are such a crunchy treat. They are so easy and quick to make in the air fryer or oven and are done in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pepitas raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp. chili powder or smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp. cayenne
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
Directions
- I get these raw pumpkin seeds from the grocery store. You could de-seed the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds, wash and dry them well before using. But they will have a tough shell that does not taste very good. Mine are green pepitas without the shell.
- Preheat oven to 350F or 175C. In a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out the pepitas. Add the seasonings with lime juice. It helps the seasonings stick to the pepitas.
- Using your hands, mix the pepitas with the seasonings till they are well coated. Now bake it the oven for 8-11 minutes. Keep checking so that they don't burn.
- That's it, your chili lime pepitas are done. Let them cool before digging in or storing.
- Preheat air fryer at 200C or 400F for 4 minutes. Toss pepitas with seasonings and lime juice till they are well coated. We have skipped oil in this recipe, as it is not really needed.
- Place a perforated parchment paper in the air fryer basket to line it. Then place the seasoned pepitas in one layer on top.
- Air fry at 360F or 180C for 6-7 minutes. Keep checking after 4 minutes. The seeds can burn very quickly so it is important to keep an eye on them.
- That’s all, you perfectly toasted and seasoned air fryer pepitas are done. Take them out and cool them well before storing them. They do get crunchier on cooling down.
- Enjoy.
