Roasted Pumpkin with Spices (Air Fryer)
Discover the perfect fall side dish with this air fryer roasted pumpkin made with warming spices. Quick, flavorful, and endlessly customizable, this dish elevates the humble pumpkin to new heights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 125kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb pumpkin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust as per taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prep the pumpkin:
- Cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. Cut the hard top parts and cut them into quarters.
- Peel the skin off each quarter. Cut them into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Season and air fry:
- In a small bowl, combine together oil, ground cumin, turmeric powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix.
- Drizzle the seasoning on the pumpkin and toss them well. Make sure all the pumpkin pieces are well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C) for 2 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pumpkin in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fryer at 400 F for 12-15 minutes or until they are cooked through and begin to turn crispy at the edges.
Notes
Opt for small to medium-sized sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins, as they have sweeter and more tender flesh compared to larger carving pumpkins. Also, I make sure to cut the pumpkin pieces into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
When placing the pumpkin pieces in the air fryer basket, make sure they are in a single layer and not overcrowded. This allows for proper air circulation and even cooking.
It is important to preheat the air fryer before adding the pumpkin. This helps in achieving a crispier exterior.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19438IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg