Air fryer Walnuts

Air fried walnuts make for a tasty and healthy snack. It can also be used in a trail mix or on other recipes especially in banana bread, cakes etc.

Course snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer walnuts, roasted walnuts in air fryer

recipe air fryer snacks

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Total Time 6

Servings

Calories 151kcal

Take the walnuts in a bowl. I took 1 cup of walnut halves. Toss them with 2 tsp. Olive oil, ¼ tsp. Salt and ½ tsp. Paprika or cayenne. You can also use pepper (optional). Toss them thoroughly to coat.
Preheat air fryer to 180C or 360F for 3 minutes. Place seasoned walnuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Initially I had the crisper plate in my Cosori on, but I removed it later as the nuts were slipping through the vents and falling into the outer basket.
Air fry them for 3-6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes to ensure they roast evenly. Keep a close eye on the walnuts toward the end of the cooking time after 3 minutes to prevent burning.
Once they are done, remove the walnuts from the air fryer and allow them to cool completely. This step helps them crisp up further.
In order to store them, transfer the cooled walnuts to an airtight container to maintain their crunch and flavor. You can keep them for upto a week at room temperature.
You can have them as a snack or make a trail mix by adding other air fried nuts and seeds.

1. Keep the walnuts in a single layer for even cooking. This prevents uneven cooking.

2. Air fryers vary in power and also air frying time will depend upon the size of the walnuts so do keep an eye on the walnuts.

3. You can adjust spices to your preference. For more heat, add cayenne. You can also use any spice mix of choice.

4. Storage: Store air-fried walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Beyond that, you can store in the fridge.