Roasted Almonds (Printable)

Simple crunchy almonds roasted to golden perfection with aromatic spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 1/2 cups raw whole almonds

→ Spices & Seasonings

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or ground cayenne

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss almonds in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and spices until evenly coated.
03 - Spread almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool completely to finish crisping. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste infinitely better than anything from a store and your whole house will smell amazing while they roast
  • Once you start making these you will never go back to bland canned nuts again
02 -
  • The nuts can go from perfectly roasted to burnt in literally one minute so set a timer and stay close
  • Letting them cool completely before tasting is the hardest part but absolutely essential for maximum crunch
03 -
  • Buy raw almonds in bulk from the baking aisle instead of the snack aisle to save money
  • Make different spice blends in separate bowls before roasting so you can have variety from one batch

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