Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seeds
Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seeds are a crunchy air fryer snack with chilli, garlic, and a touch of sweetness. Olive oil helps the seasoning coat the seeds evenly, while erythritol balances the heat without adding regular sugar.
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
Serving: 1 gr | Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 330 mg | Sugar: 2 g