By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
476 cal · 35 min
Cajun Barbecue Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe GLPRe603a954e195a9
Roasted pumpkin seeds coated with a spiced Cajun and sweet barbecue glaze. These savory-sweet seeds make a crunchy, satisfying snack with warm Louisiana flavors and a hint of smokiness. Perfect as a starter or light appetizer.
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Ingredients
1 egg white
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon sweet barbecue sauce
Pinch of salt
1 cup pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons sugar
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white until slightly frothy.
Add the Cajun seasoning, sweet barbecue sauce, sugar, and salt to the egg white. Whisk until well combined into a smooth coating.
Place the pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl. Pour the egg white mixture over the seeds and stir thoroughly until every seed is evenly coated with the glaze.
Spread the coated pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden and crispy. The coating should be caramelized and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. The seeds will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container.
Comments
This is a smart snack that costs well under $2 per serving—pumpkin seeds and pantry staples do the work. The stated 35 minutes is honest, though roasting takes 20 of that with little active time. The real catch is seasonality: pumpkin seeds at Charlotte grocers are cheapest and most available September through November, making this a natural fall option when fresh pumpkins are local. Outside that window, you'll pay a premium at Harris Teeter or Kroger for bagged seeds. It keeps well for a week in an airtight container, perfect for lunchbox snacking or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
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