Roasted Almonds in Air fryer

Roasting almonds in air fryer is a brilliant idea. It is so simple. You get the crispiest healthy snack.

I love doing air fryer cashews and peanuts. So roasting almonds made sense. You can also try honey roasted almonds.

You will love these air fryer cashews, air fryer peanuts, air fryer masala peanuts, air fryer peas, air fryer chickpeas.

Ingredients

1. Almonds: I used 1 cup of raw almonds.

2. Seasonings: I used salt and cayenne for a spicy hit. Even pepper works.

3. Olive oil: Just a little oil to help the spices adhere to the nuts better.

Variations and Substitutions

1. Sweet: You can do some cinnamon and brown sugar or maple syrup for a tasty sweet treat. Top with toasted sesame seeds.

2. Add Some Heat: I love adding some cayenne for a nice red colour and heat. You can use chili flakes too.

3. Herb: Dried rosemary or thyme can be used for a herby appeal.

Serving Suggestions

1. Snack: They make for a delicious snack. You can add them to trail mix too.

2. On Salads: Sprinkle over salads for a tasty crunch.

3. On Cheese Board: They are perfect when served with cheese and fruit on a cheese board.

Instructions

Take 1 cup almonds. Lay them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they are not overcrowded. 

Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 4-5 minutes. I have not preheated the air fryer here. If you preheat, you will need even lesser time.

Your almonds will get evenly roasted and will be browned. Shake the basket midway.

Watch them after 3 minutes, as they can burn very quickly. Take them out and carefully empty out in a bowl.

They will be very hot. Now assemble the seasonings. I add salt, cayenne to olive oil. Now toss the almonds with the seasoning mix to coat well.

Can you roast almonds in air fryer without oil? Yes, you can. You can have them just roasted without seasonings too. But, if you like to snack, just spray with a little oil and toss with seasonings of choice for more flavour.

Your roasted almonds are ready to eat. Before storing, allow them to completely cool down to room temperature, then store in an airtight container.

They can last for a week. But mine never do because they finish off before that. Enjoy.

Expert Tips

1. Lay out the nuts in a single layer for even cooking. I can easily fit about 1.5 to 2 cups almonds at one go in my air fryer.

2. Shake the basket midway for even roasting of nuts.

3.Air frying time may vary slightly depending upon the size and quality of your almonds and the model of your air fryer.

4. If you apply seasonings before air frying, some spices may burn, hence always toss later.

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