Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seeds
Equipment
- medium bowl
- serving bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chilli garlic paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon erythritol sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 3 minutes.
- Combine the sunflower seeds, olive oil, chilli garlic paste, salt, and erythritol in a medium bowl.
- Stir until the sunflower seeds are evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned seeds in the ungreased air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Shake the basket thoroughly.
- Air fry for another 5 minutes until the seeds are lightly toasted and crisp.
- Transfer the sunflower seeds to a serving bowl.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Spread the sunflower seeds as evenly as possible in the air fryer basket. This helps them toast more evenly and gives them a better crunch. Shake the basket halfway through cooking. As a result, the seeds brown more evenly and the chilli garlic coating is less likely to scorch. Different chilli garlic pastes vary in heat and saltiness. Therefore, taste yours before adding extra salt. You can also reduce the amount if you prefer a milder snack. Allow the seeds to cool slightly before serving. They become even crunchier as they cool. Once completely cold, store leftovers in an airtight container.Wine Advice
A fresh Riesling works well with the chilli and garlic. Its crisp character provides a refreshing contrast to the spicy, salty sunflower seeds.Nutrition values
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About This Recipe
Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seeds are a crunchy snack with plenty of flavor from chilli garlic paste. The air fryer quickly toasts the seeds, while olive oil helps the seasoning coat them evenly. Meanwhile, a small amount of erythritol balances the chilli without making the seeds noticeably sweet. The result is a simple savory snack with a spicy kick.
Crunchy Sunflower Seeds from the Air Fryer
Using the Air fryer makes preparing these seeds quick and easy. First, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Next, spread the seasoned seeds in the basket. Shake them halfway through cooking so they toast evenly. As a result, these air fryer sunflower seeds become crisp without needing much oil.
Chilli and Garlic Flavor
Chilli garlic paste provides both heat and savory garlic flavor. However, different brands can vary considerably in strength. Therefore, you can easily adjust the amount to suit your taste. The Asian-inspired seasoning also gives these Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seeds more character than simply salted seeds.
An Easy Savory Snack
Serve the cooled seeds as a Snack or add them to a selection of Fingerfood. They are also useful when you want a crunchy alternative to traditional chips. In addition, the recipe fits a Low Carb menu when you use a suitable chilli garlic paste.
Great for Sharing
These spicy seeds are easy to put on the table for Game Day, a Movie night, or a Party. Moreover, you can prepare them ahead and store them once completely cool. This makes them convenient for a Picnic or relaxed Weekend.
Finally, allow the air fryer sunflower seeds to cool slightly before eating them. Cooling helps improve their crunch. Serve them on their own or combine them with other Nuts and seeds for an easy homemade snack mix.