Spicy Roasted Almonds
Spicy roasted almonds are a quick oven snack made with raw almonds tossed in olive oil and warm spices, then roasted until crisp and fragrant.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almonds and olive oil, tossing to coat them evenly. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure the almonds are thoroughly coated.
- Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the almonds are golden and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove the almonds from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store the almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Notes
- Watch the last few minutes: Almonds can go from lightly toasted to bitter quickly, so pull them as soon as they smell nutty and look a shade darker.
- Single layer matters: Crowding traps steam and makes the almonds roast unevenly.
- Stir halfway through: This prevents hot spots and helps the spice coating toast evenly instead of scorching in one area.
- Cool fully for crunch: They’ll feel slightly soft when hot and crisp up as they cool on the pan.
- Taste after cooling: Salt and heat read differently once cooled, so adjust next time rather than adding more spices while they’re hot.
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