Transform your pumpkin carving scraps into this two-ingredient air fryer pumpkin chips recipe packed with anti-inflammatory benefits.

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The perfect anti-inflammatory fall snack?

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Using the mandoline (very carefully!

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), slice the pumpkin into thin pieces using one of the thinnest controls.

Then comes the fun part: cooking your pumpkin slices to crispy perfection.

And dont forget to serve them with your favoriteanti-inflammatory dipsfor the perfect party treat.

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Preheat the oven to 220F.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cut pumpkin into large slices that will fit your mandoline slicer, skin removed.

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Using the thinnest setting, make pumpkin slices with your mandoline slicer.

If desired, cut circle shapes with a biscuit or cookie cutter.

Place onto a baking sheet.

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Turn off the oven and let pumpkin chips remain in there until it completely cools.

This will further remove the remaining moisture from the chips.

Sprinkle chips with salt and cinnamon if desired.

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The chips will lose some of their crunch and become more soft and chewy after the first day.

you might crisp them up again in the oven.

Store in an airtight container.

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