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Air Fryer Pumpkin

Jan 19, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Roasted Air Fryer Pumpkin is a delicious and healthy vegetable side dish that you want to make it again and again!

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  • Ingredients for Making Air Fryer Pumpkin
  • How to Cook Pumpkin in an Air Fryer
  • How to cook Pumpkin in the oven?
  • Serving Suggestion
  • Tips for cooking Pumpkin in the Air Fryer
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Pumpkin Recipes
  • More Air Fryer Recipes
  • Air Fryer Pumpkin

I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. Any air fryer brand like Cosori 5.8QT, Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven, Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Duo Crisp works here.

Why You Will Love Roasted Pumpkin Recipe?

  • Quick and easy to cook in an Air Fryer
  • Delicious, caramelized on the outside, and tender sweet in the middle
  • Great for a side dish, salad, or soup
  • Easily customizable
  • Perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner

Ingredients for Making Air Fryer Pumpkin

  • Pumpkin - Pie pumpkins, also known as sugar or sweet pumpkins, are ideal for roasting and cooking. I used small Kabocha squash (aka Japanese Pumpkin) in this recipe. Do not use field pumpkins for cooking. They are used in pumpkin patches for decoration and carving.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil – is ideal for roasting and helps to crisp up the pumpkin in the air fryer. You may also use avocado or grapeseed oil.
  • Seasonings – I used garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. You may also use freshly minced garlic in this recipe instead of garlic powder.
roasted pumpkin ingredients

How to Cook Pumpkin in an Air Fryer

Wash, pat dry, and cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the flesh and the seeds. You can save the seeds for roasting them later (refer to my Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds recipe).

Then cut the pumpkin into 1 - 1 ½ inch chunks or wedges, without the skin.

step to cut the pumpkin into chunks

Transfer the pumpkin to a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.

step to season pumpkin in a bowl collage

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Add the seasoned pumpkin to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).

step to add seasoned pumpkin to the air fryer basket

Air fryer them at 380°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. shaking the basket halfway through.

air fried pumpkin in the basket

The roasted pumpkin is ready. Remove it on a serving plate and serve it immediately.

How to cook Pumpkin in the oven?

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the pumpkin chunks to a large baking sheet. You can add oil and seasonings to the sheet tray itself.

Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through for even cooking.

Serving Suggestion

Serve air-fried roasted pumpkin as a healthy vegetable side dish. They can also be added to soups, salads.

Tips for cooking Pumpkin in the Air Fryer

  • Be sure to use a culinary pumpkin like sugar pumpkin, and not the 'field pumpkins' meant for carving or decorating.
  • Cut the pumpkin evenly: To ensure quick and even cooking of all the chunks.
  • Preheat the air fryer: it helps the food to cook evenly, and also, food hits high heat immediately to get crisp edges.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket: Make sure to spread the pumpkin in a single layer without overcrowding the basket otherwise, they may start steaming instead of crisping. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the pumpkin to be cooked evenly.
  • Serve them right away: These crispy roasted pumpkins get soggy as they sit and cool.
  • You may also get a store-bought pre-cut pumpkin and use them in this recipe.
  • You can also cut the pumpkin as fries or wedges. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the fries or wedges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator: Leftovers keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. Reheat pumpkin in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes or in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.

What are seasoning options that go well with pumpkin?

pumpkin spice
paprika or red chili powder for a spicy kick
cumin powder
nutmeg powder
dried herbs like thyme

More Pumpkin Recipes

  • Pumpkin Curry
  • Thai Pumpkin Soup
  • Pumpkin Halwa
  • Pumpkin Raita

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
  • Air fryer Roasted Cauliflower
  • Air Fryer Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Butternut Squash
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air fryer roasted pumpkin served on a white plate garnished with parsley and fork on the side

Air Fryer Pumpkin

Bhavana Patil
Roasted Air Fryer Pumpkin is a delicious and healthy vegetable side dish that you want to make it again and again!
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Servings: 4
Calories : 92
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Method: Air Fryer, Oven
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound pumpkin use pie pumpkin or any other variety
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash, pat dry and cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the flesh and the seeds. You can save the seeds for roasting them later (refer my Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds recipe).
  • Then cut the pumpkin into 1 - 1 ½ inch chunks or wedges, without the skin.
    step to cut the pumpkin into chunks
  • Transfer the pumpkin to a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, ground cinnamon and salt. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
    step to season pumpkin in a bowl collage
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Add the seasoned pumpkin to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
    step to add seasoned pumpkin to the air fryer basket
  • Air fryer them at 380°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. shaking the basket halfway through.
    air fried pumpkin in the basket
  • Roasted pumpkin is ready. Remove it on a serving plate and serve it immediately.
    air fryer roasted pumpkin served on a white plate garnished with parsley and fork on the side

Oven Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the pumpkin chunks to a large baking sheet. You can add oil and seasonings to the sheet tray itself.
  • Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through for even cooking.

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 19308IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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