What method can I use to cook pumpkin seeds so that they turn out crunchy?

What method can I use to cook pumpkin seeds so that they turn out crunchy? - Brown and Black Spider on Yellow and Green Fruit

I've always enjoyed eating the pumpkin seeds when I buy them at vendor, but whenever I try to make them at home in the oven, they always seem to turn out either still soggy, or deflated and not crunchy. What am I missing in the technique - I've just simply washed them off, laid on aluminum foil and placed in the oven at 350.

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Best Answer

I let mine dry after washing, then toss them in oil, sprinkle with salt, and then roast on a sheet pan

I also make sure to get in there and stir them a few times during roasting, to be sure that they all get exposed to the heat, and on both sides.



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How do you make pumpkin seeds extra crispy?

Bake pumpkin seeds at 275 degrees F for 40-45 minutes total. Using low heat is the secret to crispy, crunchy pumpkin seeds. The low temperature allows the pumpkin seeds to roast slowly, so that they dry out and crisp without burning. Stir the pumpkin seeds every 15 minutes or so to help them cook evenly.

How do you make pumpkin seeds not chewy?

Why are my pumpkin seeds chewy? Roasted pumpkin seeds are usually still pretty chewy when they are hot out of the oven. Let them cool completely and then try again. If they are still chewy, pop them back in the 300\xb0F oven for 5-10 minutes to finish crisping them up.

Is it better to boil pumpkin seeds before roasting?

There are a couple reasons why we recommend that you boil pumpkin seeds before roasting. Boiling before roasting pumpkin seeds helps to cook the insides of your pumpkin seeds so when you do roast them, you will get perfect crunchy pumpkins seeds. Boiling will ensure that the insides are cooked.

How do you fry pumkin seeds?

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • Put the pumpkin seeds in a small non-stick pan.
  • Dry roast them on a medium flame for 3 minutes, make sure you stir it occasionally.
  • Cool them completely on a big plate.
  • Store in an air-tight container. Use as required.




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    Answer 2

    Be sure not to crowd them on the pan when roasting.

    Answer 3

    Be sure and roast them in a single layer, and keep going until they are golden brown, tossing occasionally. If they are soggy, you probably just aren't cooking them long enough to drive off all of the water.

    Answer 4

    I soak mine in salt water for about an hour or two (i've left them overnight at times and they're fine, but more salty) Then I lay spread them on a parchment lined cookie sheet, making sure they are single layer (not bunched up) and bake for about 30-40 minutes on 300 checking at 10 minute intervals and turning or moving them around. Before baking, I also sprinkle with salt, salt and pepper, chili powder or onion, garlic or season salt. Anything you like will work. You could even add lime to the salt water and then sprinkly with chili powder just before baking. I've been making them every Halloween for 30 years and have never run into a problem with them not being crunchy. But as others have said, sometimes, depending on your oven, you just have to leave them in and turn them until they're done.

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