Roasted Almonds (Printable)

Crispy, golden roasted almonds seasoned to perfection—ideal for snacking or entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 1/2 cups raw whole almonds

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for added richness)

03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

04 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or ground cayenne (optional, for a spicy kick)

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.

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You can customize the flavors to match whatever mood youre in, from spicy to sweet to savory.
They cost a fraction of store bought versions and taste noticeably fresher.
The recipe scales up beautifully for holiday gifts or party platters.

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The difference between perfectly roasted and burned happens in less than two minutes, so set a timer and stay close during the final minutes.
Almonds continue cooking after they leave the oven, so remove them when they look slightly lighter than your desired final color.
Storing them while even slightly warm will make them soggy, which no amount of reheating can fix.

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Buy raw almonds in bulk from the baking aisle rather than the snack aisle for significant savings.
A heavy rimmed baking sheet produces more even results than thin, flimsy ones.
Let the roasted nuts cool completely on the baking sheet rather than transferring them to a bowl.