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Air Fryer Roasted Almonds are an easy way to take plain nuts and turn them into toasty deliciousness! Three simple ingredients and made in the Air Fryer in just minutes!
Toasted nuts are perfect for holiday snacking, enjoyed on a charcuterie board, or used to elevate a recipe that calls for nuts!
Why We Love This Recipe!
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe calls for just 3 simple ingredients.
- Make Ahead: These can easily be made ahead of time and stored to use for the holidays.
- Quick and Easy Steps: It takes just a few minutes to make the homemade roasted nuts.
I don’t know about you, but I just love coming up with new air fryer recipes. It’s such a great kitchen appliance to use and makes food so very delicious and crisp.
If you enjoy cooking in yours and want to try out new ways to cook in yours, here are a few favorites of mine.
Enjoy these Air Fryer Texas Garlic Toast, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes, or Corn Ribs – more are being added all the time.
Roasting Almonds in the Air Fryer is no exception! It’s an easy recipe you will be making time and time again! Who doesn’t love grabbing a handful of almonds for a healthy snack?
Ingredient Notes
Variations and Substitutions
How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Almonds
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
PREP: Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
COAT: In a small bowl, add the almonds, olive oil or melted butter, and salt. Stir almonds until well-coated.
ROAST: Place whole raw almonds in the air fryer basket in a single layer and roast for 5 minutes. Give the basket a good shake every 2 minutes, until golden and toasted.
COOL: Let the roasted almonds completely cook before storing
Tips
- Raw Almonds can be bought in bulk and stored in the freezer for 18 to 24 months.
- Fry in a single layer: You want to place almonds in a single layer with room for hot air to circulate. Most air fryers will accommodate the cup and a half, however, sizes vary.
- Almonds, or any nuts for that matter, can go from done to burnt really quickly. So stay with them and check on them every 2 minutes. They will be a little darker in color, have a nutty aroma, and are still a little soft in the center. They will harden back up and become crunchy once cooled.
- Don’t store them in an airtight container until they are completely cooled.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, of course, use the raw nut of your choice! This recipe will work well with all kinds of nuts. Pecans, walnuts, cashews, macadamia, peanuts, or a mix all work great.
Absolutely. Roasting almonds or any type of nut toast well in the oven. Roast at 350°F for about 5 – 10 minutes. Follow this How to Toast Pecans (nuts) for oven instructions.
Once your toasted almonds have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container. They will keep well at room temperature for 1 week.
How to Serve Roasted Nuts
Roasted Almonds are a great snack really anytime all by themselves, or served with cubed cheese and fruit. They can also be a great addition to many recipes. Here are a few ways to try them.
- Toasted almonds go so nicely in green salads.
- On oven-roasted veggies to give them extra crunch, like these Brussels Sprouts
- Add to your favorite tuna or chicken salad.
- Enjoy them for breakfast chopped over your cereal or oatmeal.
- Puree the roasted salted almonds to make a wonderful almond butter spread that is delicious on crackers, smeared over toast, or on a warm muffin.
- Roasted nuts are delicious in baked goods or as a topping on an iced cake, like a Southern Red Velvet Cake.
- And don’t forget they are great in a Chex Mix or trail mix!
How to Store
Always remember to let air fryer almonds cool completely before storing them.
- STORE: Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months.
- FREEZE: If you would like to keep them longer, freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 6 months.
- THAW: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight after freezing before eating.
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Air Fryer Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1-2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
- COAT: In a small bowl, add the almonds, olive oil or melted butter, and salt. Stir until well-coated.
- ROAST: Place the coated whole raw almonds in the air fryer basket in a single layer and roast for 5 minutes, shaking and checking on the almonds every 2 minutes until golden and toasted.
- COOL: Let the roasted almonds completely cool before storing in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Fry in a single layer: You want them mostly in a single layer with room for air to circulate. Most air fryers will accommodate the cup and a half, however, sizes vary.
- Almonds, or any nuts for that matter, can go from done to burnt really quickly. So stay with them and check on them every 2 minutes. They will be a little darker in color, have a nutty aroma, and are still a little soft in the center. They will harden back up and become crunchy once cooled.
- Don’t store them in an airtight container until they are completely cooled.
- STORE: Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months.
- FREEZE: If you would like to keep them longer, freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 6 months.
- THAW: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight after freezing before eating.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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These are fantastic! I love snacking on almonds and prefer to flavor and roast them myself. The air fryer puts a wonderful crisp on them!
Worked great! So much easier than turning on my oven just to chop and put on as a garnish.
This is genius! I can’t believe I never thought to do this before now. Life-changing!!!
I always roast my almonds on the stove, but they need lots of babysitting, I never thought about making it on the air fryer… it was such a discovery! Thank you, they turned out fantastic!
Oh wow! These almonds are amazing with that toasted flavor. I love how easily they come together in the air fryer and with only 3 ingredients.