Air Fryer Roasted Almonds
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Air Fryer Roasted Almonds
Description
This recipe uses an air fryer to roast almonds coated with smoked paprika, salt, white vinegar, and sesame oil, highlighting a balance of smoky and tangy flavors. The almonds are first combined with the seasoning ingredients, then cooked in batches to ensure even roasting. The air fryer quickly crisps the nuts to a crunchy texture while intensifying the spices, without requiring oil-intensive frying.
The flavor profile includes a mild smoky warmth from the paprika, a subtle acidity from the vinegar, and a layer of nuttiness from the sesame oil. The salt rounds out the seasoning to enhance the natural almond flavor. The almonds are cooked until crunchy but not burnt, making them a tasty, more interesting snack or garnish.
This preparation is suitable for those who want a savory, lightly spiced almond snack with a bit more complexity than standard roasted nuts. Cooling fully before serving allows the flavors to settle and the almonds to retain their crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup almonds plain
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the almonds into a single layer in the basket, and air fry for 5 minutes. Shake well the basket and continue cooking, checking every minute, until they are done. For about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook in batches if needed.
- Transfer to a bowl and fully cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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