Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin
Soft, sweet pumpkin strips with crisp golden edges, roasted in the air fryer with garlic and black pepper. An easy side dish ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 grams about 1 pound pumpkin, cut into long strips with skin on
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the pumpkin, then cut it into thick 1-inch strips with the skin on.
- Pat the strips dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, add the pumpkin, garlic, oil, black pepper, cornstarch, and salt.
- Toss well so every strip is coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (360°F) for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the strips in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 22 minutes, until tender with roasted, crisp edges.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Dry the pumpkin well before seasoning for the crispest edges.
- Keep the strips in a single layer with space between them.
- Check for doneness near the end and add time if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal