Are you ready for the easiest and best snack ever? These Easy Salted Roasted Almonds need only three ingredients and about two minutes of prep time. They are a satisfying, simple, wholesome snack to have on hand in your pantry. Roasting almonds adds a crazy amount of nutty, salty flavor that is SO DELICIOUS and way fresher than anything you can buy at a grocery store!
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Looking for more easy snack recipes? My honey roasted cashews is one that can't be skipped, my Chex mix recipe is great for a crowd, and my old-fashioned caramel corn is dangerously delicious for a movie night. If you want something more savory, try my crispy buffalo chickpeas or my caramelized onion hummus dip. I use these exact salted roasted almonds to make my milk chocolate almond bark and as a component in my homemade adult lunchables.
Why You'll Love These Salted Roasted Almonds
- They are made with only three ingredients. Raw almonds, extra virgin olive oil, and kosher salt are all you need.
- Ready really, really fast. It takes 2 minutes to prep the almonds and the oven does the rest of the work.
- You control the salt. Unlike store-bought brands, you have full control over how salty these roasted almonds turn out.
- The best snack. Throw a small bag of them into your purse (for emergencies, of course), or use them to make snack packs, cheese boards, or as salad toppers.
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Raw Almonds: Use whole, raw, unsalted almonds. Skin-on almonds give them that classic roasted almond flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a lovely flavor and helps the salt cling to the almonds. Other kinds of oil, like avocado oil, work well too.
- Kosher Salt: Any kind of chunkier sea salt works perfectly for salting the almonds. Another kind I love to use is Maldon flaky sea salt. Don't use regular table salt, the almonds will be way too salty.
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Easy Recipe Variations
- Add a Smoky Cajun Flavor: Mix 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning with the salt before tossing, and it will give the almonds a wonderful smoky flavor.
- Add Rosemary & Pepper: A little freshly chopped rosemary and freshly cracked black pepper tossed with the almonds after roasting while they are still hot is insanely delicious.
- Sweet and Salty: Add a light dusting of cinnamon sugar once the almonds come out of the oven and are still warm.
Add these roasted almonds to haystack cookies, this peanut butter puppy chow, my old-fashioned caramel corn, or my Christmas puppy chow. They can also be chopped up and used as the crunchy coating on my mini cheese ball bites instead of pecans.
How To Roast Almonds
Prep The Almonds
In a large bowl, toss the almonds with the oil and salt.
Spread Into A Single Layer
Spread the prepared almonds onto a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
Roast The Almonds
Bake almonds until deeply browned (but not burnt), golden, and crackling. Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet before eating or serving.
Expert Tips For Perfect Roasted Almonds
- Listen for the crackle. As the almonds cool, they will crackle and pop. This is a good sign and means that they were fully roasted and that they are drying out properly.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook as they cool.
- Don't skip the parchment paper. Parchment helps prevent burning by providing a barrier between the super-hot baking sheet and the delicate skin on the almonds.
How To Store Roasted Almonds
Store the roasted almonds in an airtight container or jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this recipe, 18-20 minutes for 4 cups of whole almonds. Smaller batches, blanched almonds, or sliced almonds will take less time.
They will smell nutty, look golden brown, and start to pop as they cool. If you cut one in half, it should be evenly light brown all the way through.
Toss the almonds with oil and salt before baking. Salt only sticks to a thin film of oil, so make sure every almond has a light, even coating of oil.
Soft or chewy almonds mean that they weren't baked for long enough, or they were packaged into containers before they had completely cooled.
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- 4 cups Raw Almonds whole
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds with the extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt until completely coated. Spread the prepared almonds onto the baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove almonds from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, you will hear crackling noises, this is good and means that the almonds were roasted properly and for long enough.
- Do not eat the almonds until they have cooled for a minimum of 30 minutes. The almonds will be very hot when they come out of the oven.
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Notes
- Almonds: For the classic flavor, use whole, raw, skin-on almonds. Blanched or sliced almonds will bake faster and need less time in the oven.
- Kosher Salt: Maldon or flaky sea salt can be substituted, but do not use plain table salt, the almonds will be way too salty.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Regular olive oil or avocado oil can be used instead, if preferred.
- Store leftover roasted almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Don't skip the parchment paper on the baking sheet, this helps to keep the almonds from burning. If you do not have parchment paper, use a light colored baking sheet for the best chance of keeping the almonds from burning.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Ariga Foods says
This recipe is awesome. Buy the best california almonds from Ariga Foods.
Dionne says
Love the almonds! Just wondering
How to store them ?
Jessica says
The roasted almonds can be stored in an airtight container or ziptop bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks!
Jessica says
This roasted almonds recipe was developed waaaaay back in the day, and it is still a recipe we are making on repeat!