Pumpkin in the air fryer, for a light, tasty, and quick-to-prepare side dish. There are several recipes to prepare pumpkin in the air fryer, and after many trials, I find that cutting the pumpkin into strips is a perfect method for a crispy and quick cooking.
To prepare the pumpkin, I use the air fryer at maximum power, wash the pumpkin, cut it into strips, and season it on the plate before placing it in the fryer basket.
I simply season it with salt, pepper, oil, and a bit of turmeric, which adds not only flavor but also many beneficial properties that remain intact during cooking.
Side dishes help make every meal complete and enrich our cuisine with many vitamins and minerals. I remind you of other quick recipes to prepare
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 84.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.06 (g) of which sugars 4.18 (g)
- Proteins 1.70 (g)
- Fat 4.88 (g) of which saturated 0.78 (g)of which unsaturated 0.06 (g)
- Fibers 1.23 (g)
- Sodium 777.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 0.66 lbs pumpkin
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Tools
To prepare these pumpkin strips, I used the air fryer. I also recommend a good smooth-blade kitchen knife to cut the pumpkin well and quickly.
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Preparation
The preparation of pumpkin in the air fryer is simple and quick.
Remove the skin and seeds from the pumpkin and wash it well under running water. Cut it first into slices and then into strips of the thickness you prefer. The thinner they are, the faster they will cook.
Put all the cut pumpkin in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, oil, and turmeric. Mix well and place it in the air fryer at maximum power for about 30 minutes. After about 15 minutes, open the basket, check the cooking, and stir a bit to allow all the pumpkin to cook evenly.
When your pumpkin is cooked, you’ll notice it by the browned color and especially by the
crispiness, I suggest putting it in a small strainer before serving it without paper towels to allow it to maintain its
crunchiness, but I assure you that even if you leave it on a regular plate and it becomes softer, it will still be very appreciated because it has a truly unique flavor. Accompanied by good fresh bread, it will disappear in a few minutes!!!
NOTES
I recommend consuming your pumpkin still hot right out of the air fryer for an excellent side dish, but you could also use it on small bread bruschettas to make your appetizers unique.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of pumpkin should I use?
You can prepare the pumpkin in the air fryer with any variety of pumpkin. Personally, I prefer the Okkaido, which remains firmer even when cut.
What spice can I use instead of turmeric?
If you don’t like turmeric or cannot use it, you can safely replace it with a bit of ground ginger.
