Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for air fryer roasted almonds seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, white vinegar, and sesame oil. Perfect as a healthy snack or topping.
Ingredients
Almonds
- 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 2 minutes to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even roasting.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the raw almonds with smoked paprika, salt, white vinegar, and sesame oil, making sure the almonds are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange almonds: Place the seasoned almonds in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry: Cook the almonds at 350°F for 5 minutes initially. After 5 minutes, shake the basket well to redistribute the almonds.
- Continue cooking: Continue air frying, checking every minute, stirring or shaking the basket until the almonds are roasted to your desired crispness and aroma, which should take an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Batch cooking: If you have more almonds than can fit in one layer, cook them in batches to ensure even roasting.
- Cool and serve: Once roasted, transfer the almonds to a bowl and let them cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to set and prevent burning your mouth.
Notes
- Shaking the basket during cooking ensures almonds roast evenly without burning.
- Make sure almonds are in a single layer for best results.
- You can adjust the seasoning quantities to taste, especially salt and smoked paprika.
- Let almonds cool fully before storing to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
