Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子

Name: Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1.5 C Seeds from 1 Whole Kabocha Squash or No Shell Pumpkin Seed Kernels; 1 tbsp Avocado Oil; 1/2 tsp Gluten Free Light Soy Sauce or Dark Soy Sauce; 1/2 tsp Shichimi Togarashi; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder (optional); Dash of Kosher Salt to taste

Oct 18, 2022 · 72 Comments

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氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子 Air Fried Crispy Kabocha Seeds is a savoury and spicy umami-packed vegan, gluten-free snack you can make in just 10 minutes! Every time we cook with Japanese pumpkins, we love that we can also make a healthy snack and contribute to the zero waste sustainable food trends.

Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子

If you like nibbling or topping your salads with an easy roasted sunflower seeds recipe, you will fall in love with these crispy pumpkin seeds during the fall season! They make for a a crunchy snack that fits a ketogenic diet!

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Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子

Ingredients and Substitutes

Whole Kabocha Squash Seeds
Olive Oil, Avocado Oil or Cooking Oil Spray
Gluten Free Light Soy Sauce or Dark Soy Sauce
Kosher Salt
Shichimi Togarashi
Garlic Powder (optional)

What is Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha (/kəˈboʊtʃə/; Japanese カボチャ, Chinese 南瓜) - is a type of Japanese pumpkin that is short and stubby. It is often referred to as winter squash. Compared to the Western orange pumpkins, its skin is thin and edible.

The Kabocha squash is sweeter than butternut squash and has a soft, fluffy texture like sweet potatoes, which is perfect in saucy dishes like Chinese Steamed Pork Ribs and wellness soups like TCM Pork Rib Kabocha Squash Soup.

Japanese Pumpkin Kabocha Squash is not only nutritious, but warm in nature and detoxifies the human body.

You can cook up to three dishes with just one whole winter squash. Curry Powder Kabocha Fries in the air fryer are also one of my favourite snacks.

Japanese Pumpkins are great zero waste products with no waste left after cooking a meal.

Snack on a cup of seeds while you catch up on your favourite Netflix show!

How To Cut Kabocha Squash

The trick to cutting kabocha squash easily and how to peel the squash quickly is to use a large sharp knife. I recommend a high-quality chef knife!

The best way to open Kabocha in half is to steam or microwave it for a few minutes. Alternatively, simply use extra elbow grease to cut the Kabocha in half on a cutting board.

Once you have an opening, break it apart with your hands, and remove the seeds and pith.

Remove the fleshy fibres as best as possible. It is not necessary to the winter squash seeds under cold water.

Pro Tip: If cutting the pumpkin is too laborious, short cut this recipe by using no shell Pumpkin Seed Kernels! These are one of the best seeds I've bought to make this savoury side dish year round!

Instructions

Wash the whole Kabocha pumpkin thoroughly with a brush to remove all dirt and debris. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Remove the seeds and pith.

Remove the fleshy fibres as best as possible. It is not necessary to the winter squash seeds under cold water.

Pat the seeds dry with a kitchen paper towel.

Pro Tip: Carefully cut the squash into 1cm kabocha slices, thicker wedges or cubed pieces and reserve for cooking other pumpkin recipes.

Pro Tip: Leftover Kabocha squashes can be frozen in the freezer in a zip-lock bag.

Add Kabocha pumpkin seeds to a large bowl, and lightly drizzle with a bit of olive oil and light soy sauce. Add in Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese Chili Pepper Spice) and salt. Mix well until each seed is evenly coated.

If you do not like spicy winter squash seeds, an easy toss with simple salt is equally lovely. Experiment with different ways to include your favourite pumpkin seeds seasoning.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

Pro Tip: Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the air fryer basket for easy clean-ups.

Place Kabocha seeds in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Set the cooking time to 7 to 8 minutes at 360F.

Do not air fryer more than 9-10 minutes. You will start to hear the seeds pop in the air fryer!

Air fry until the roast pumpkin seeds are golden brown.

Let rest for a few minutes and resist not eating them straight from the air fryer. They are extremely hot!

Store in an airtight container for a few days.

If you love roasting shelled pumpkin seeds, how about wrapping them in a glass jar to gift to friends and family?

Other Kabocha Pumpkin Recipes

If you love these Authentic Chinese Steamed Squash with Pork Ribs and Black Bean Sauce, check out these Kabocha squash healthy recipes!

Steamed Black Bean Pork Ribs With Kabocha
Pork Rib Kabocha Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Curry Kabocha Fries
Easy Kabocha Curry Recipe
Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Recipes
Korean Kabocha Squash Recipes

What To Serve With Roasted Squash Seeds Recipe

This crunchy air fryer pumpkin seeds recipe is the easiest way to indulge in a healthy snack action packed with a spicy and savoury flavor profile. How about making sweet variations with cinnamon and sugar? Or how about pumpkin seeds with homemade pumpkin pie spice?

After eating lots of spicy and deep fried pumpkin seeds, a great way to reduce heat is with a bowl of this liver-detoxing Chinese Sweet Mung Bean Soup 綠豆沙!

I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.

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