By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
250 cal · 176 min
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe GLPR0cb05694dae59e
Crispy roasted pumpkin seeds coated with a fiery blend of red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, finished with melted butter for a savory, intensely spiced snack.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cold water and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
In a large bowl, combine the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, stirring well to blend the spices evenly.
Pour the melted butter over the dried pumpkin seeds in a bowl and toss gently until all seeds are lightly coated.
Add the butter-coated seeds to the spice mixture and toss thoroughly, making sure each seed is evenly coated with the spice blend.
Spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring the seeds every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
Remove from the oven when the seeds are golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Comments
This is a straightforward snack with every ingredient available at any major Charlotte chain—pumpkin seeds are standard year-round at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, and the spices are pantry staples everywhere. Cost per serving runs about 60 cents, dominated by the pumpkin seeds themselves, which makes this genuinely cheap. The stated time of 176 minutes is wildly dishonest; actual hands-on work is five minutes, roasting is 20-25 minutes, and cooling adds another 15, for a real total around 45 minutes—a misleading claim that undercuts the recipe's credibility. It reheats well in a dry pan or oven and keeps for days, making it excellent for meal prep or a lunchbox snack, though it's a side dish rather than a household meal.
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