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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Snacks

    Air fryer roasted almonds (oven directions included!)

    May 19, 2023 by Becky Striepe
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    image collage showing air fryer almonds ingredients and the finished almonds in a bowl on a blue table
    bowl of air fryer almonds as part of a party spread with olives and dried apricots

    Crunchy, satisfying, oil free, and garlicky: air fryer almonds are an addictive snack that's so easy to make! Oven directions included.

    bowl of air fryer roasted almonds as part of a party spread with olives and dried apricots

    Have you tried roasting nuts in your air fryer yet? It's a great way to save time roasting almonds, cashews, pecans, or any other nuts or seeds that you like.

    And these garlicky, crunchy, air fryer almonds are a great place to get started.

    Jump to:
    • Recipe notes
    • Important storage instructions
    • Variations and substitutions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Air Fryer Almonds Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    image collage showing spices, almonds, and soy sauce in bowls on a blue table with text labels on each

    Recipe notes

    These couldn't be easier to make.

    The coating for these babies is a mix of soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and white pepper. Just whisk together the coating ingredients until you have a thick paste. This paste will stick well to the nuts, so you'll get maximum flavor.

    image collage showing the seasoning paste texture and how it looks tossed with the raw almonds

    Then, toss it with your almonds and air fry until they're almost-but-not-quite cooked through. Then, transfer to a baking sheet to finish cooling.

    Raw almonds are pretty chewy, and your air fryer almonds are done cooking when they are still a bit chewy in the middle. That's because they're actually still "cooking" as they cool.

    almonds in air fryer before roasting

    If you let them cook until they're hardened all the way through, you'll end up with burnt almonds. Not delicious, trust me.

    Important storage instructions

    To store, let your almonds cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container, like a Tupperware or a mason jar.

    Do not put them up before they are cooled! You'll end up trapping moisture in your container, which is not safe. Moisture in a warm, cozy environment is how you breed bacteria. Don't do it, y'all.

    Wait for them to cool at least 15 minutes before putting them away. These almonds will keep for up to a week this way.

    Variations and substitutions

    If garlicky isn't your thing, no worries! You've got options:

    • Dry roast your almonds in the air fryer by omitting all of the seasoning. Cook them plain, following the cooking time and temperature listed in the recipe card below.
    • Oil roast them by tossing with a tablespoon of oil instead of all the seasoning. Same cooking time and temperature as below.
    • Try other seasoning mixes in the same amount.
    • For smoky roasted almonds, use liquid smoke instead of soy sauce.

    Serving suggestions

    You can snack on your air fryer roasted almonds  by the handful, but they're also delicious sprinkled over a soup or salad or chopped up to add some crunch to a sandwich or wrap.

    Try them instead of the macadamia nuts in a broccoli kale salad or use them to add crunch to a pasta dish, like my red pepper pesto fettuccini.

    bowl of air fryer almonds as part of a party spread with olives and dried apricots

    Air Fryer Almonds Recipe

    Crunchy, satisfying, oil free, and garlicky: air fryer almonds are an addictive snack that's so easy to make! Oven directions included.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer almonds, air fryer roasted almonds
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 11 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 cups raw almonds

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients, except the almonds, until you have a thick paste. Stir in the almonds, making sure to coat them really well (and really evenly!).

    Air fryer directions

    • Transfer the almonds to your air fryer basket, and cook at 300° F for 6-8 minutes, shaking every 2 minutes to prevent sticking and so that they'll cook evenly.
    • Starting at minute 6, you'll want to check in every minute, tasting an almond for doneness. Your almonds are ready when they have hardened a bit but are still a little chewy in the center. They will get crunchier once they’re cooled. Trust me: I have burnt roasted nuts before, because I was waiting for them to get crunchy all the way through. Don’t be like me!
    • Let them cool to room temperature – about 10-15 minutes – then transfer to your storage container of choice.

    Oven directions

    • Preheat the oven to 300° F.
    • Spread the almonds into a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, so that they cook evenly.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Notes

    These will keep for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Almonds Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    213
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    Sodium
     
    127
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    284
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    20
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    123
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.03
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    98
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is an air fryer?

    Think of an air fryer as a small, super hot convection oven. Like a convection oven, it uses hot, circulating air to cook food more quickly.

    Because of its size, though, an air fryer is even faster than a convection oven. Convection ovens cut down cooking time by 25%. An air fryer reduces baking time by 50%.

    How long do I cook almonds for in an air fryer?

    I've had the best results cooking them at a lower heat -- 300° F (150° C) for 6-8 minutes.

    How to roast almonds in the air fryer?

    The recipe card above uses a seasoning mix, but that's not required to roast almonds in the air fryer!

    If you want them plain, you can dry roast the almonds or toss with a tablespoon of olive oil before roasting in the air fryer. Same time and temp as in the recipe above.

    Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

    No need! Air fryers heat up so quickly that, for most recipes, preheating is unnecessary.

    Do I need to soak almonds before roasting?

    You should not soak before roasting. That will cause the almonds to take on additional moisture, which will just up the cooking time.

    Can I double this recipe?

    You can double the recipe, but I highly recommend air frying the almonds in two batches, if you do.

    An air fryer works best when hot air is circulating, so you want to be sure not to overfill the basket.

    Can I halve this recipe?

    Yes! Your almonds will cook faster, since there is more air circulating in the basket. Start checking on them after just 3 minutes, and check every minute after that.

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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. Angela

      June 17, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe and was pleasantly pleased with the results. I highly recommend if you want a tasty snack.

      Reply
    2. Kim Thomas

      April 30, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and they came out perfect! 7 minutes is where I took them out and, once cooled, they were delicious and perfectly crunchy but not overly cooked.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 01, 2020 at 8:13 am

        Thank you, Kim! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a rating and such a thoughtful comment. Enjoy your almonds!

        Reply
    3. KimberlyRae

      January 26, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an airfyer and was looking for a quick simple easy way to flavor up some almonds w/o all the icky stuff from store bought.. I used coconut amino's over soy, so next batch I'll add a little salt, but these were awesome!!!! I fear they may not make it to the air tight container LOL

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 27, 2020 at 8:18 am

        Thank you, KimberlyRae! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a rating and such a thoughtful comment!

        Reply
    4. Leotta Buss

      October 07, 2019 at 12:44 am

      How about walnuts? Could o use the same recipe?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        October 07, 2019 at 8:53 am

        I haven't tested it with walnuts, but you can certainly give it a try! I'd just check on them more often, since cooking time could vary, and you don't want them to burn.

        Reply
    5. Kelsey

      March 11, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      I tried this recipe using your chili lime seasoning from the cashews rather than the garlicky seasoning, and it turned out great!! I did 8 minutes at 320 and after they cooled they were perfect! Not quite hard and crunchy like a roasted almond from the store, but a perfect firm texture despite not using any oil! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        March 12, 2019 at 9:56 am

        Ooh what a great idea! I'll have to try that seasoning on almonds.

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      August 04, 2018 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I've just made them and they're delicious. I had my doubts that the seasoning was so little but a little really went a long way, I could have even used half of the seasonings for 2 cups of raw almonds. I have a GoWise 3.7 AirFryer and I followed the recipe exactly. I took them out after 7 minutes, let cool for 15 minutes and they are nice and crunchy. They were chewy when I first took them out, just like you said. You must have tried this recipe a dozen times before arriving at perfection! Now I want to try different flavorings with different nuts, I'm going to have to scour your website for more airfryer ideas!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        August 06, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Oh, I love to hear this! Yes, it took a lot of testing (and burnt almonds!) to figure out the right time/temp combo.

        Reply
    7. Diane

      June 18, 2018 at 11:39 am

      4 stars
      Could you do this with already roasted almonds? Or do you need to use raw? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 18, 2018 at 11:51 am

        I haven't tested it with roasted almonds, but I do worry that they will burn.

        Reply
    8. Samantha

      June 16, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      Quick question. Your article says you use olive oil, however the recipe below it calls for soy sauce? Which one did you use?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 17, 2018 at 11:27 am

        Ooh thank you for this comment! I originally used olive oil, then decided I wanted to try to develop an oil-free recipe. I must have missed that mention in the body of the post. It's edited now.

        Reply
        • Melissa

          February 02, 2019 at 6:15 am

          Butcan you use olive oil instead of Soy sauce to make them saltfree?

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            February 02, 2019 at 11:45 am

            I haven't tried that, but I don't see why not!

            Reply
    9. danielle

      May 18, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      4 stars
      I just tried this and the almonds started tasting burnt within 4 minutes... o_O Good thing I checked and stopped it at that point. I don't know why my air fryer or almonds were any different. But flavoring seems good on the few ones that didn't get roasted as much as the others. I'll lower the temperature next time! And experiment with different flavors. :)

      Reply
      • danielle

        May 18, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        ah, I just realized I did halve the recipe for what I had on hand. So word of warning to those using half the recipe: lower the temperature and monitor the timing!

        Reply
        • Becky Striepe

          May 21, 2018 at 10:02 am

          That's a good note! Air fryers definitely cook faster when there is less food in them, because that hot air circulates even better.

          Reply
    10. Christine

      December 16, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      These sound tasty! Would your chili lime cashews work in the air fryer also?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 16, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        I think they should, yes!

        Reply
    11. Sarah

      September 12, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Yum! I love spicy almonds. Gonna try this asap!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 12, 2017 at 5:54 pm

        Hooray!!

        Reply
    12. Dianne

      September 12, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      I love the idea of making savory spiced nuts! I've made sweet almonds in the air fryer before, but my taste buds have been preferring savory lately. I can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 12, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Yay! Enjoy them, Dianne!

        Reply
    13. Mary Ellen

      September 12, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! These look so easy and delicious. I need some more nut snacks at work - I've become the "nut girl" at work (maybe not the best name?) so I know these would go over well with everyone. :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 12, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        "Nut girl!" I am cry-laughing!

        Reply
    14. Sarah De la Cruz

      September 12, 2017 at 1:48 am

      These sound awesome! Maybe I can try your flavor mix with pumpkin seeds!!!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 12, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        Ooh let me know how it works out cooking time-wise!

        Reply
    15. Jenn

      September 11, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Sounds like the perfect thing for crunchy snacking! These would be a big hit at parties too!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 11, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Thank you, Jenn!

        Reply

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