An easy recipe for how to toast walnuts in the oven or on the stove. Enhance the flavor of walnuts, then add to salads, snack mixes, baked goods, and more!
Toasting walnuts is a worthy pursuit and one you should build into your culinary routine. When you toast nuts, you enhance their flavor and texture and improve any dish you are making.
Toasting walnuts takes only a few minutes and you can decide whether you want to toast them in the oven or on the stove. Both ways are quick and easy and detailed below.
How do you toast walnuts in the oven?
First, decide if you want to toss the walnuts in oil or clarified butter before toasting. You can also add salt or other spices such as cinnamon or cayenne pepper, depending on your preference.
Toast walnuts in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet for 7 to 10 minutes. Shake or stir the pan occasionally so the nuts brown evenly without scorching.
How do you toast walnuts on the stove?
This method is especially good for small quantities of walnuts.
As with the oven method, decide if you want to toss the walnuts in oil or add any seasonings. Next, add the walnuts to a skillet and toast over medium-heat until browned (one shade darker than they originally were) and fragrant.
How to Toast Walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts or more
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or clarified butter, optional
- Salt optional
Instructions
To toast walnuts in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Toss walnuts in oil and salt if desired. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Toast until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To toast walnuts on the stove:
- Toss walnuts in oil and salt if desired. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat walnuts until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Good and simple instructions. I will try this as I have never toasted any nuts.
Love this easy way to toast and improve raw walnuts for snacking.
The oven temp for this recipe would be helpful
Hi Oliver and Levi, the oven temperature is 350 degrees. It’s in step #1 of the recipe card. Sorry about the confusion! – Meggan
These turned out great to go on top of my pesto pasta. Thank you!
Very good instructions. I did mine on the stovetop.
I always burn mines. Thanks for the tip
Hi Abdul, you’re welcome! – Meggan
Thank you for the easy instruction! Perfect!
So easy to follow. Thanks. They turned out great.
thank you for sharing
Perfect for any “from scratch ” dish ! Thank you so very much !