Spiced Candied Pumpkin Seeds
By Teddy Bryant
10 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 oz
Number of Servings
What you'll need:
- 1 lb. raw pepita seeds
- 3 egg whites
- 2 1/4 oz. sugar
- 1/4 oz. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
What to do:
- Separate egg whites from yolks. Save yolks for future use
- In a small bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy
- Add salt, sugar, and spices to the egg whites
- Stir the pepitas into the egg white mixture until thoroughly coated
- Line a full sheet tray with parchment paper
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the seeds onto the parchment paper in a thin, even, layer
- Bake at 350°F (low fan) for 20 minutes. Every 5 min, stir the seeds and spread them out evenly