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How To Roast Almonds

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Learn how to roast almonds in minutes in the oven, in a skillet, or even in the microwave. It’s an easy way to bring out their natural flavor while adding a little extra crunch in the process.

Whole almonds on a baking sheet.

Ingredient notes

  • Almonds: Cooking times vary depending on which method you choose. And keep an eye on your almonds! They can go from zero to burnt in under a minute. Don’t walk away.
  • Oil or butter: Roasting in fat is optional for plain almonds and helpful when you want to add spices and seasonings.

Instructions

  • Whole almonds: Roast in a 325-degree oven for 5-15 minutes.
Whole almonds before and after roasting.
  • Slivered almonds: Roast in a 325-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
Slivered almonds before and after roasting.
  • Sliced almonds: Roast in a 325-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
Sliced almonds before and after roasting.

Recipe tips and variations

  • Rosemary almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Lemon-garlic almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 clove minced garlic. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Barbecued almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, ½ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of cloves. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Spiced almonds: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, and ⅛ teaspoon allspice. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Serving suggestions: Toasted almonds are delicious in biscotti, Linzer cookies, almond butter, chicken salad, and other side dishes like couscous and bok choy salad.

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Whole almonds on a baking sheet.

How to Roast Almonds

Learn how to roast almonds in minutes in the oven, in a skillet, or even in the microwave. It's an easy way to bring out their natural flavor while adding a little extra crunch in the process.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Calories 206
5 from 127 votes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups almonds whole, slivered, or sliced (see note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, optional (see note 2)

Instructions 

To Roast Almonds in the oven:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  • If roasting whole almonds, roast for 10-15 minutes. If roasting slivered or sliced almonds, roast for 8-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. Oven temperatures may vary, so keep an eye on the almonds so they don't burn.
  • Remove from oven and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

To Roast Almonds on the stove:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat almonds until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

How to Roast Almonds in the microwave:

  • On a microwave-safe plate, spread almonds in a single, even layer.
  • Microwave in 1-minute intervals until lightly golden and toasted.

Recipe Video

Notes

  1. Almonds: Cooking times vary depending on which method you choose. And keep an eye on your almonds! They can go from zero to burnt in under a minute. Don’t walk away.
  2. Oil or butter: Roasting in fat is optional for plain almonds and helpful when you want to add spices and seasonings.
  3. Rosemary almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  4. Lemon-garlic almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 clove minced garlic. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  5. Barbecued almonds: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, ½ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of cloves. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  6. Spiced almonds: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 cups almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, and ⅛ teaspoon allspice. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  7. Serving suggestions: Toasted almonds are delicious in biscotti, Linzer cookies, almond butter, chicken salad, and other side dishes like couscous and bok choy salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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