My name is Cassie and I’m addicted to air frying. I’m on a mission to try ALL THE THINGS in my air fryer and one of my recent favourites has been roasting almonds! That’s right, you can turn that plain old bag of almonds into a delicious snack or beautiful gift in just a few very easy steps using your air fryer. Roasting nuts deepens the flavour and that is certainly the case with these air fryer roasted almonds. But here’s your fair warning - they are well and truly addictive. You’ll find it hard to stop at just a small handful. New to air frying? Be sure to get your free printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart filled with cooking times & temperatures for all your favourite foods, plus tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your air fryer.
WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses convection to rapidly circulate hot air around food to cook and crisp it up. It’s essentially a mini convection oven that fits perfectly on your countertop.
HOW LONG DO I COOK ALMONDS FOR IN THE AIR FRYER?
I’ve found that cooking for 8 minutes on 180C / 350F is perfect, however, all air fryers are different. Give your almonds a good shake after cooking for 5 minutes and assess. Then check in every minute after that. Almonds can go from almost done to burnt very quickly so it’s best to keep a close eye on them.
HOW TO ROAST ALMONDS IN THE AIR FRYER?
Add the almonds into a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook on 180C / 350F for 5 minutes. Give the basket a good shake and continue cooking, checking every minute, until they are done. Move to a bowl to allow them to cool fully. Once cooled, store them in an airtight jar or container.
STORING AIR FRYER ROASTED ALMONDS
Air fryer roasted almonds will stay fresh in an airtight jar or container at room temperature for months.
WAYS TO USE ROASTED ALMONDS
Roasted almonds are great as a snack on their own. For a delicious dessert try using them to make Chocolate Covered Almonds. They can also be chopped up and mixed into cereal and yogurt. Or on top of Easy Stovetop Banana Oatmeal. They also make great salad toppers – this Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad is a great option.
TIPS FOR ROASTING ALMONDS IN THE AIR FRYER
Almonds can go from almost done to burnt very quickly, so although this requires more attentive cooking (checking every minute after the first 5) it’s worthwhile. The almonds are done when they are a few shades darker and smell very nutty. Not sure if it’s done? Take a bite - it should be crispy and darker both inside and out.Don’t put them in an airtight jar or container until they are fully cooled.You can make more (or even less) than one cup of almonds, just ensure they all fit in a single layer in the basket.Dry roasted almonds make a great gift. Pop them in cute jars and surprise people on the holidays.Don’t have an air fryer? Make them in the oven using this Roasted Almonds recipe.
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TIPS FOR ROASTING ALMONDS IN THE AIR FRYER
Almonds can go from almost done to burnt very quickly, so although this requires more attentive cooking (checking every minute after the first 5) it’s worthwhile. The almonds are done when they are a few shades darker and smell very nutty. Not sure if it’s done? Take a bite – it should be crispy and darker both inside and out.
Don’t put them in an airtight jar or container until they are fully cooled. You can make more (or even less) than one cup of almonds, just ensure they all fit in a single layer in the basket. Dry roasted almonds make a great gift. Pop them in cute jars and surprise people on the holidays.
Don’t have an air fryer? Make them in the oven using this Roasted Almonds recipe.
STORING
Air fryer roasted almonds will stay fresh in an airtight jar or container at room temperature for months.
