Roasted Almonds (Printable)

Crispy, golden almonds roasted to perfection with olive oil and sea salt. An easy homemade snack ready in 20 minutes.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss almonds with olive oil, sea salt, and spices until thoroughly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned almonds in an even single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool completely—the almonds will crisp further during cooling.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container; store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smell alone will make your entire kitchen feel warm and inviting
  • They are infinitely customizable based on what you are craving
  • Making your own means you control exactly what goes into them
02 -
  • The almonds might smell done before they look finished so trust your nose and check them early
  • They continue to cook on the hot baking sheet so do not wait until they look perfectly browned in the oven
  • Let them cool completely before storing or they will lose their crunch and become sad and chewy
03 -
  • Buy raw almonds in bulk and roast different batches with various seasonings to keep things interesting
  • If you accidentally over roast them let them cool completely and use them crushed as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt

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