These honey roasted almonds in air fryer with sesame are quick and easy to make.
I have shared air fryer, stove top and skillet recipes.
They are a perfect sweet treat for the holidays and also make for a fantastic gift option.
Even newbies will get it right every time.
These honey coated almonds in air fryer are absolutely addictive and sinfully tasty with a kick of cayenne.
Sometimes I even add a bit of grated cinnamon to it.
The recipe is as easy as it can get and gets done super quick in my Air fryer. You can do the same in the oven as well.
You will love these savory air fryer roasted almonds, air fryer cashews, air fryer peanuts.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. Easy and Quick: The recipe is really easy. Just needs adding ingredients to almonds and quick air frying.
2. So delicious: These are so good that the real struggle is in eating a few.
3. Perfect for holidays: This recipe is great for the holidays, both for gifting or making it for guests.
Ingredients
1. Almonds: These are the star ingredient. I have used a cupfull.
2. Honey: I have used 2 tbsp. of honey here. Maple syrup can be used in its place.
3. Seasonings: I have used a hint of chilli powder, salt and sesame seeds for the almonds.
Instructions
To prepare the honey coating:
Take 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup. Add cayenne, salt and sesame seeds.
Microwave for 20-30 seconds so that everything gets liquidy and mixes well.
Keep aside.
For Air fryer
Preheat Air fryer at 360 F or 180 C for 5 minutes with a steel tin or cake tin.
You could also use a parchment paper or silicone dish.
Line the tin with parchment paper. Spread the almonds in one layer.
Add the honey coating and mix well so that every almond is coated.
Sprinkle 1 tbsp. brown sugar all over them.
This is optional.
Air fry for 5-8 minutes till almonds are toasted along with the coating.
Take it out and keep it for cooling for 5 minutes or till the coating hardens.
Enjoy your honey coated almonds. They are just delicious.
In the Oven
Preheat oven at 360 F or 180 C for about 10 minutes. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Spread the almonds in one layer.
Add the honey coating and mix well so that every almond is coated. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. brown sugar all over them. This is optional.
Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes till almonds are toasted along with the coating.
Take it out and keep it for cooling for 5 minutes or till the coating hardens. Your almonds are ready.
On stove top
Lightly toast the almonds for 8-10 minutes till they are done.
Now add the microwaved coating and mix well.
Leave it out to cool and harden. Your almonds are done.
Expert Tips
1. You can make this recipe vegan by using maple syrup in place of honey.
2. Use good quality almonds and make sure you don’t let them burn.
3. You can vary the spices and reduce the cayenne as per your requirement.
4. This recipe works well with walnuts, cashews, pecans or peanuts. My favourite is almond though.
FAQs
They will easily last for 4 weeks when stored in an airtight jar. You can store in the refrigerator as well but they will harden a bit there.
You sure can. But they add a certain crunch and are healthy. They also make the almonds look super pretty.
Brown sugar works equally well and so does coconut sugar.
Cinnamon goes really well. You can also go for chilli flakes instead of cayenne.
You can use maple syrup in place of honey for a vegan version.
This recipe works with walnuts, cashews and peanuts too.
Here is my easy roasted almonds recipe:
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Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds or 250 gm.
- ¼ tsp. cayenne or chilli powder
- ⅙ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup for vegan version
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
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Instructions
To prepare the honey coating:
- Mix together honey, cayenne, salt and sesame seeds. Microwave for 20-30 seconds so that everything gets liquidy and mixes well. Keep aside.
For Air fryer:
- Preheat Air fryer at 360 F or 180 C for 5 minutes with a steel tin or cake tin.
- Line the tin with parchment paper. Spread the almonds in one layer. Add the honey coating and mix well so that every almond is coated.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp. brown sugar all over them. This is optional but it gives more caramely almonds.
- Air fry for 5-8 minutes till almonds are toasted along with the coating. Take it out and keep it for cooling for 5 minutes or till the coating hardens. Enjoy your honey coated almonds. They are just delicious.
In the Oven
- Preheat oven at 360 F or 180 C for about 10 minutes. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the almonds in one layer. Add the honey coating and mix well so that every almond is coated. Sprinkle 1 tbsp.brown sugar all over them.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes till almonds are toasted along with the coating. Take it out and keep it for cooling for 5 minutes or till the coating hardens. Your almonds are ready.
On stove top:
- Lightly toast the almonds for 8-10 minutes till they are done. Now add the microwaved coating and mix well. Leave it out to cool and harden. Your almonds are done.
Notes
2. Use good quality almonds and make sure you don’t let them burn.
3. You can vary the spices and reduce the cayenne as per your requirement.
4. This recipe works well with walnuts, cashews, pecans or peanuts. My favourite is almond though.
Nutrition
Your delicious roasted almonds are ready. Have them as a delicious snack or as a holiday treat. Do try.
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Adrianne says
These nuts look crunchy, delicious, sweet and sticky all that the same time. I love that there is so many ways to cook them in your post, thanks!!
Rachna says
You said it! These nuts are all those things and super tasty too.
Dannii says
This looks like the perfect festive snack. I can't wait to try them.
Rachna says
Thanks Dannii
Gina says
Such a great snack or addition to a holiday appetizer spread. Love how adaptable the recipe is too!
Danielle Wolter says
I love these so much I'll be making them again and again. What a great recipe!
Rachna says
Thank you so much, Danielle.
Kristin says
These look fantastic!! Can't wait to try them. I think I will make a big batch to give as edible holiday gifts. Thanks for the great idea!
Rachna says
Glad you liked them, Kristin.