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How to Roast Hazelnuts

Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts so you can enjoy this nutty goodness in your favorite salads, eat as a snack, or to make a delicious chocolate spread.  You can roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet to get a beautiful golden color, crunchy bite, and buttery nut flavor.

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Servings: 4
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-4 cups hazelnuts raw
  • butter or oil optional
  • seasonings optional

Instructions

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  1. If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.
Toasting Hazelnuts in the Oven
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
 Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper.
 Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet.

  2. Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Toasting Hazelnuts in a Pan
  1. Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat.
 Add no more than 1 cup of nuts to the skillet in a single layer.

  2. Toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
How to Peel Hazelnuts
  1. Once roasted, let sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
  2. Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.
  3. Alternatively, you can place the hazelnuts in a dish towel. Close it tight and let them steam for 1-2 minutes. (This helps to loosen up the peel even more.)
  4. While still in the towel, rub the hazelnuts to remove any loose skins.

Notes

  • Storage Instructions:
  • Toasted hazelnuts do not need to be refrigerated if storing for less than a few weeks. Store roasted nuts in a cool, dry place for the best results. Roasted, or toasted, hazelnuts will last for up to 1-2 weeks if stored at room temperature and up to 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator. To freeze, seal in an airtight container for up to a year. Good nuts will emit a nutty aroma, whereas rancid hazelnuts give off a scent similar to paint thinner or rotten eggs.
  • Recipe Tips
  • Nutritional information is for 1 ounce of toasted hazelnuts, or roughly ¼ cup.
  • Raw is best. Be sure to get plain, raw hazelnuts at the store or they will burn.
  • Sugar and spice. To add some flavor to the hazelnuts when roasting, opt for butter or oil along with your favorite spices.
  • Avoid dark. Stick with a light-colored baking sheet so the hazelnuts don't burn.
  • Give some pressure. Use your hands to gently but firmly rub the nuts to remove the skin, or you can use a dish towel.
  • Get creative. These are deceptively delicious! Make a Nutella spread or replace other nuts, like walnuts or pecans, in your favorite recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 6IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 6IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.