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    Home » Air fryer Recipes

    How to Make Roasted Pumpkin

    By Rachna Published: Sep 4, 2020 · Modified: Nov 14, 2022 10 Comments

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    Roasted pumpkin is the simplest of dishes to make. Roasting brings out the sweetness of pumpkin in a very likeable manner.

    It also makes it creamy and sweet. Somehow one never achieves that with a stove-top version.

    I like roasting both pumpkin cubes as well as wedges.

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    Browned and roasted pumpkin pieces with green skin on a white plate against the background of brown chopping board.

    How to Make the Perfect Roasted Pumpkin

    1. Cut the pumpkin in wedges, slices or pieces. I sometimes buy the pumpkin pre-cut. That makes it so very easy to cook.

    2. Avoid any pumpkin with a very thick skin when roasting it.

    3. You can use a number of tasty spice mixes to go with your pumpkin. Just plain olive oil and sea salt is delicious too.

    You could try olive oil with garlic, rosemary, paprika and a bit of cinnamon. Pumpkin spice goes great too.

    I also love with garlic, salt and pepper. You can really experiment with any spice mix that you like.

    4. Cook them soft. I like my pumpkin to be roasted really soft.

    Then it tastes the best. I also use roasted pumpkin and mash or blend it to form pumpkin puree for use later.

    You can make this wonderful pumpkin puree with the roasted pumpkin. You will also like these pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin pasta.

    Browned and roasted pumpkin wedges in the air fryer basket.

    How to Roast Pumpkin

    In Oven:

    Just apply about 2 tbsp. of olive oil along with salt to your pumpkin wedges or pieces. Spread on a foil or baking paper on baking tray.

    Preheat oven to 400 F or 200 C for 10 minutes. Roast for about 30 minutes for wedges and about 20 minutes for pieces till it gets really well cooked.

    Take it out and serve.

    In Air fryer:

    Just apply about 2 tbsp. of olive oil along with salt to your pumpkin wedges or pieces.

    Preheat air fryer to 390 F or 200 C for 5 minutes.

    Roast for about 15-20 minutes for wedges and about 10 minutes for pieces till it gets really well cooked.

    Take it out and serve.

    Isn’t it so easy?

    How to Use Roasted Pumpkin

    1. Have it as it is. That’s my favourite way. Serve it with any dip of your choice.

    2. Blend it to make pumpkin puree.

    3. Have it as a side to your roast chicken.

    4. Use it in a salad.

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    Roasted pumpkin wedges in air fryer basket

    Roasted Pumpkin Recipe

    Rachna Parmar
    This is a super easy and detailed roasted pumpkin recipe made in oven and Air fryer. Do give it a try.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Side
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 99 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Oven

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb. pumpkin or 500 g.
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 tsp. sea salt
    • 1 tsp. pepper powder

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    Instructions
     

    In Oven:

    • Just apply about 2 tbsp. of olive oil along with salt to your pumpkin wedges or pieces. Spread on a foil or baking paper on baking tray. Preheat oven to 390 F or 200 C for 10 minutes. Roast for about 30 minutes for wedges and about 20 minutes for pieces till it gets really well cooked. Take it out and serve.

    In Air fryer:

    • Just apply about 2 tbsp. of olive oil along with salt to your pumpkin wedges or pieces. Spread on a foil or baking paper on baking tray. Preheat air fryer to 390 F or 200 C for 5 minutes. Roast for about 15-20 minutes for wedges and about 10 minutes for pieces till it gets really well cooked. Take it out and serve.

    Notes

    1. Do not use any pumpkin with a very hard skin for roasting. Jack-O-Lantern are best reserved for decoration purpose only.
    2. You can use any seasoning of your choice.
    3. You can store it in the fridge for 2-3 days but it tastes the best when fresh.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 479mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10166IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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    So go ahead and enjoy this simple yet flavourful dish.

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    Comments

    1. Charla says

      March 29, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect! I cannot wait to fall back on this recipe for pumpkin season so I can confidently roast my pumpkin at home.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 03, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you Charla

        Reply
    2. Anjali says

      March 29, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted pumpkin but I never thought to try making it in the air fryer before! Your tips for the air fryer were so helpful - my pumpkin turned out perfect in way less time than the oven!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 03, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        So good to hear that, Anjali

        Reply
    3. Jovita says

      March 29, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin! Such an easy and delicious recipe. And thank you for the air fryer instructions!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 03, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        You are welcome, Jovita!

        Reply
    4. Kristina Tipps says

      March 29, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      The air fryer just keeps getting better and better realizing what all I can put in it. I can't wait for pumpkin season to do this instead of the oven.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 03, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        You and me both, Kristine.

        Reply
    5. Gail Montero says

      March 29, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love that roasted pumpkin is so versatile and can be used in so many dishes! YUM!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 03, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        Totally with you on that, Gail.

        Reply
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