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Oil-Free Roasted Cashews

You can easily make roasted cashews in your home oven. To roast cashews without oil, I use a little trick to keep them healthy but still flavourful.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tsp spices and seasoning (optional; see Seasoning Mix Suggestions for ideas)
  • ½ tsp fine salt or 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 tsp water

Instructions

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  1. Mix salt, spices, and 1 tsp water together in a bowl.
  2. Add cashews and toss to coat. If the spices are clumping together, add more water 1 tsp at a time.
  3. Spread the cashews on a baking pan, taking care not to crowd the pan (see Note 2).
  4. Roast in the oven at 350 °F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway to turn (see Note 3).

Notes

  • A quarter sheet pan is just the right size for one batch of this recipe, fitting all the cashews on one pan without overcrowding them. You can use pans of other sizes, but be aware that the closer together your cashews are, they longer they will take to cook. And vice versa, the further apart they are spaced, the quicker they will burn. So it's especially important to check on the cashews frequently if you're using a different-sized pan.
  • I recommend lining your sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Be careful to check the cashews frequently towards the end of the baking time. I find that anything less than 350 °F and 10 minutes leaves a lingering raw taste, but anything past 12 minutes starts to taste burnt. And this really depends on your oven as well. You may want to start checking on them at 8 minutes to make sure you don't over-brown them, especially if your oven temperature is unreliable. (I used an oven thermometer to double-check that it was 350 °F.)

Nutrition Information

Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 527mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 43IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings (1/2 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 527mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 43IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

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