Roasted Almonds (Printable Version)

Crispy, golden almonds roasted to perfection with sea salt and spices. An irresistible homemade snack ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 1/2 cups raw whole almonds

→ Spices & Seasonings (optional)

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for added richness)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or ground cayenne (optional, for a spicy kick)

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the almonds with olive oil (if using), salt, and desired spices until well coated.
03 - Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
05 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely. The almonds will continue to crisp as they cool.
06 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The smell filling your kitchen will have people asking whats baking within minutes
  • Once you taste homemade roasted almonds, store bought versions taste completely bland
02 -
  • Almonds go from perfectly golden to burnt in less than two minutes
  • The stirring halfway through prevents the ones on the edges from overcooking
03 -
  • Buy raw almonds in bulk and roast different flavor batches throughout the month
  • Let the oven fully preheat or the roasting time will be off

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