Sesame Pumpkin Balls

Not fried ✔️ You won’t get tired of them even if you eat a lot 👏 The ingredients and method are super simple! Everyone, go try it!!!

Senny

I first tried making sesame pumpkin balls because I had half a pumpkin left at home and didn’t want to waste it. I wasn’t in the mood for a complicated dessert, so I searched for easy recipes and found one requiring just pumpkin, glutinous rice flour, and sesame seeds—no deep frying needed!

The result blew me away—fresh out of the air fryer, the outside was slightly crispy, while the inside was soft, sweet, and packed with pumpkin flavor. The red bean paste added a smooth richness, and the sesame seeds gave it a nutty crunch. Best of all, it’s guilt-free snacking!

Now, it’s my go-to homemade treat. Every time I serve it to friends, they’re amazed. If you love chewy textures, you have to try this—it’s foolproof!

🔍 Ingredient Breakdown

The ingredients are simple, but each plays a key role:

Pumpkin: Natural sweetness and moisture, making the dough tender.
Glutinous rice flour: Creates that signature chewy, bouncy texture.
Red bean paste: A classic filling, mildly sweet and velvety. (Store-bought works too!)
White sesame seeds: Toasted for aroma and a delicate crunch.

No added sugar (relying on pumpkin and bean paste) and no frying make this healthier than traditional versions. Adjust sweetness with sugar or honey if needed.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

Enjoy sesame pumpkin balls fresh and warm for the best texture—crispy outside, stretchy inside. They’re great with tea (oolong or jasmine) to balance the sweetness. For meal prep, freeze uncooked or cooked balls and reheat in an air fryer (180°C/3 mins) to revive the crispiness.

Avoid refrigeration, as the dough hardens when cold.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

1️⃣ Easy: No advanced skills—just mix, wrap, and bake!
2️⃣ Healthier: No deep frying, so lighter yet equally delicious.
3️⃣ Versatile: Swap red bean paste for peanut butter, black sesame, or even cheese!

It’s a crowd-pleaser that’ll make you proud of your kitchen skills.

🥗RECIPE🥗

👉🏻Ingredients list

200g pumpkin
150g glutinous rice flour
100g red bean paste
White sesame seeds
Oil spray
Sugar (5-10g, if pumpkin isn’t sweet)

👩🍳DIRECTIONS:

1️⃣ Steam pumpkin: Peel, cube, and steam for 15 mins until soft. Mash.
2️⃣ Make dough: Mix warm pumpkin with flour until smooth (add more flour if sticky).
3️⃣ Fill: Flatten 30g dough, add 10g bean paste, seal, and roll into a ball.
4️⃣ Coat: Dip in water, roll in sesame seeds.
5️⃣ Cook: Air fry at 160°C for 20 mins (flip halfway).