Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
This Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy sweet, tender pumpkin wedges with a hint of warm spices. Utilizing an air fryer, the pumpkin is caramelized to perfection with butter and maple syrup, making it an easy and flavorful side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ small sugar pumpkin (about 1–1.25 lbs) or 1 whole if doubling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the pumpkin slices.
- Prepare Maple Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare Pumpkin: Cut the sugar pumpkin in half from the stem to the base and scoop out all the seeds. Then slice the pumpkin halves into vertical wedges about 1 inch thick, keeping the skin on. Place the wedges into a mixing bowl.
- Coat Pumpkin Slices: Drizzle the melted butter over the pumpkin wedges, then pour the maple spice mixture over them. Toss gently to ensure all wedges are evenly coated.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the pumpkin wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If all slices don’t fit, cook them in batches.
- Air Fry: Cook the pumpkin slices at 390°F for 13 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to promote even caramelization. The pumpkin is done when it is fork-tender and edges are nicely caramelized.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, brush the cooked pumpkin wedges again with any leftover maple butter for extra flavor. Garnish as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can double the recipe by using a whole small sugar pumpkin and cooking the pumpkin in batches.
- Leave the skin on as it becomes tender during cooking and adds nutrients.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a fork to check tenderness; pumpkin should be soft but hold its shape.
- Storing leftover roasted pumpkin in an airtight container in the refrigerator will keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
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