Description
This recipe shows you how to make crunchy, flavorful Buffalo Ranch Pumpkin Seeds by roasting them in the oven with a spicy buffalo wing sauce and zesty ranch seasoning. These seeds make a perfect savory snack with a bit of heat and tang, ideal for snacking or garnishing salads and soups.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup (about 100 g) raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon (9 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting and will provide an even heat for a crunchy texture on the pumpkin seeds.
- Dry the Seeds: Rinse the pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove any pulp and stringy fibers. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. For best crispiness, allow the seeds to air dry further if they remain moist.
- Coat Seeds Evenly: In a mixing bowl, combine the dried pumpkin seeds with olive oil, buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well to coat every seed uniformly with the flavorful mixture.
- Spread on Sheet: Arrange the coated pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd; spacing the seeds helps in roasting them evenly and achieving crispiness.
- Roast and Stir: Roast the pumpkin seeds in the preheated oven for 25 to 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes to prevent burning and to ensure the seeds roast evenly. Look for a golden-brown color and a nutty, slightly smoky aroma as signs of doneness.
- Check for Doneness: Once the seeds are golden and fragrant, remove them from the oven. If they are not as crisp as desired, continue roasting in 5-minute increments, stirring and checking in between, until perfectly crispy.
- Cool and Store: Allow the seeds to cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp up more as they cool down. Store the cooled seeds in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Ensure pumpkin seeds are completely dry before roasting to achieve maximum crunchiness.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce depending on desired spice level.
- Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a milder flavor, substitute buffalo wing sauce with a mild hot sauce or seasoning blend.
- Use a non-stick baking sheet or line your baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
