Chili Lime Pepitas – Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Crunchy Chili Lime Pepitas made with raw pumpkin seeds, fresh lime, chili and maple syrup. Make these spicy roasted pumpkin seeds in the oven or air fryer in about 15 minutes.

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 111kcal

Author Chhavi

Ingredients

1 Cup Raw unsalted pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil or any other oil
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice Around 1 lime
1 Teaspoon Chili or Tajín, see notes
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup Or Honey
1 Teaspoon Salt Table salt
½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional ; For spicier pepitas

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the pepitas or pumpkin seeds along with maple syrup, lime juice, and chili.

Oven

Preheat the oven to 150C or 300 F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the spiced pepitas on it.
Bake for 8-12 minutes. Midway, remove from the oven and give a mix.

Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 150C or 300 F.
Add the spiced pepitas to the air fryer basket.
air fry for 8 minutes, shaking midway.

Storing

Let the roasted pepitas cool completely before storing.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5–7 days.

Notes

Pepitas

Use unsalted pepitas for this recipe.We are looking for raw, shelled green color pumpkin seeds

Tajín Pumpkin Seeds

You can use Tajín instead of regular chili powder.

Because Tajín already contains chili, lime and salt, reduce the additional salt and adjust the lime juice to taste.

For extra flavor, sprinkle a little Tajín over the pepitas after roasting.

Ground Chili

If you are going for that typical Mexican flavor, then use tajin.

Otherwise, any ground chili powder in your pantry will do.As long as it is in a powdered form and not flakes.

For a mild chili flavor, use paprika

For a spicier version, use cayenne pepper

You can also use store-bought lime chili seasoning and skip both chili and lime juice.

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