Crunchy, nutritious, and easy-to-make air fryer roasted almond is a perfect snack. Toasting the almonds in an air fryer is super easy and quick. You’ll not go back to any other toasting method ever.
You can quickly turn that boring bag of plain nuts into a delicious and healthy snack. The air fryer roasted almond recipe is a great snack for game day, family gatherings, and even for the Christmas holiday. I generally prefer plain roasted almonds, as they are easy to make and oil-free too. However, I’ll be sharing the recipe variations you can choose from depending on your liking.
Air fryer roasted nuts are the best take no time to get ready and they are healthy too. Who doesn’t like a crispy and quick snack that is tasty, healthy, and flavourful? If you like these kinds of easy holiday recipes, be sure to check, the air fryer broccoli tots and air fryer green beans.
Why you’ll love roasted almonds made in an air fryer?
- The easy and quick recipe gets ready in 5 minutes.
- A healthy snack for kids and adult
- Crunchy and addictive
How do you make air fryer roasted almonds?
Making these super crunchy and healthy air fryer roasted nuts is super easy. You just need a bag of almonds and you are good to go.
Ingredients for air fryer roasted almond
- 1 cup almond
Instructions for air fryer roasted almond
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C/350F for 2 minutes.
- Add the almond to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Let the hot air circulate inside the air fryer basket for the perfectly toasted almonds.
- Cook the almonds at 180C/350F for 5 minutes. Toss the almonds in every 2 minutes to avoid burning and for the best result.
- Remove the air fryer roasted almonds from the basket. Let them cool and you can store them in an air-tight container.
You can find the air fryer roasted almond recipe in the printable card below
How long should I cook almonds in the air fryer?
Every air fryer works differently depending on its brand. So, the perfectly roasted almonds in my air fryer were done in 5 minutes at 180C/350F. However, you have to keep a close eye while roasting them because they can get burned easily.
Storing the air fryer roasted almonds:
Once you roast the almonds you can store them in an air-tight container or jar at room temperature. They’ll be good for months. Make sure that the roasted almonds are completely cooled before storing them.
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Tips for roasting almonds in the air fryer
- Don’t skip the preheating process before making any type of food in an air fryer.
- Use raw almonds with skin on for this recipe. It works great.
- The almonds can get burned easily, to avoid burning toss them in every 2 minutes throughout the cooking process.
- The warm roasted almonds are soft however, they’ll gradually crisp up when they are completely cooled.
- Store the air fryer roasted almonds once completely cooled.
What to serve with air fryer roasted almonds?
You can simply munch on the roasted almonds as they are delicious on their own. You can chop a few of them and sprinkle them over your favorite salad and serve. Roasted and chopped almonds are best when sprinkled over the cereals for the breakfast.
Variations and Substitutions
I love making plain air fryer roasted almond rather than seasoned ones. I find them easier to store and can be used as topping for salad or cereals. However, you can roast it in varieties of ways depending on your liking. Here are some of the recipe variations you can try:
Cinnamon- Coat the raw almonds with oil or butter and sprinkle some cinnamon and make some air fryer cinnamon almonds.
Salt- You can add some salt to the air fryer roasted nuts to make salted roasted almonds in air fryer rather than having the boring plain nuts.
Sugar- If you have sweet tooth sprinkle some sugar.
Garlic- Add some garlic powder to get some garlicky roasted almonds.
Honey- Squeeze a generous amount of honey over the almonds and combine them to make honey roasted almonds in air fryer.
Spicy- If you want some spicy kin in your air fryer roasted almonds sprinkle some
Cayenne.
You can use butter or coconut oil as a substitution for oil.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions
Do you have to preheat an air fryer?
Preheating helps to warm up the air fryer before putting any kind of food which reduces the cooking time and gives the best result. However, for this roasted almonds recipe preheat your air fryer for just 2-3 minutes. And roast the almonds for just 5 minutes to avoid burning.
Are roasted almonds good for you?
Yes, they are good either consumed raw or roasted. They both provide an equal amount of nutrition, however, over-roasting may weaken some healthy fats.
How do you know if the almonds are roasted?
Almonds will start cracking when it’s done roasting.
How do you roast salted almonds in an air fryer?
To make salted almonds take a cup of raw almonds and mix it with two teaspoons of oil and sprinkle salt to your taste. Toast them at 180C/350F for 5 minutes followed by tossing in every 2 minutes. Your salty roasted almonds in air fryer are ready to serve.
Should I soak almonds before roasting?
No, soaking is not necessary if toasting the almonds in an air fryer. By using an air fryer you can save 2-3 hours. This is the beauty of the air fryer.
What temperature should I roast my almonds?
I have roasted the almonds at 180C/350F for 5 minutes including preheating. You can also roast almonds at the same temperature but the cooking time may vary according to the air fryer you are using.
Can I roast almonds in an oven?
Of course! You can roast the almonds in an oven. Follow the similar steps explained above and roast them in the oven. You can use our air fryer calculator to convert the time and temperature easily.
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Almond - TopAirFryerRecipes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C/350F for 2 minutes.
- Add the almond into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Let the hot air circulate inside the air fryer basket for the perfectly toasted almonds.
- Cook the almonds at 180C/350F for 5 minutes. Toss the almonds in every 2 minutes to avoid burning and for the best result.
- Remove the air fryer roasted almonds from the basket. Let them cool and you can store them in an air-tight container.
