Air Fryer Pumpkin
Enjoy the warmth of air fryer pumpkin - a simple, nourishing side dish made from whole ingredients and ready in just minutes.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pumpkin peeled and deseeded
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or any other light oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 °F (182 °C)
- Prepare and cut your pumpkin into chunks, about 1-inch cubes.
- Place in a large mixing bowl along with the oil and season well with the seasonings of your choice. Mix well to coat.
- Place the prepared pumpkin chunks into the air fryer basket. Arrange the pieces so they are not touching each other.
- Place the basket into the air fryer. Cook the pumpkin in the air fryer for 10 -15 minutes. It should be tender and golden when it is done.
Notes
STORAGE: Store any leftover pumpkin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat the pumpkin using an air fryer, simply air fry for 3 - 4 minutes until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat the pumpkin in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.
RECIPE TIPS:
- Make sure you are using a culinary pumpkin for this recipe, and not the ones intended for decorating.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket as this will result in uneven roasting. Cook the pumpkin in batches if needed.
- Cut the pumpkin into equal sized pieces for even cooking. You can also cut your pumpkin into wedges or into fries. Just remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly - it will need to increase or decrease according to the size of the pumpkin pieces.
- To make cutting the pumpkin a bit easier, you can first soften it in the microwave (or oven) before cutting it up.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12872IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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