Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds
These roasted almonds hit that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, an easy 25‑minute snack that stores beautifully and tastes even better the next day. Great for meal prep, charcuterie boards, or a quick protein boost.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½-1 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (Cayenne pepper can vary in intensity. Start with less and add more to taste.)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set one of the prepared sheet pans near the oven.
- Measure almonds onto the center of the other sheet pan. Drizzle the oil and honey over the almonds. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. .
- Place the almonds in the preheated oven for 3 minutes, then remove and stir well to make sure all the almonds are coated with the honey mixture. Spread the almonds back out to an even layer
- Return the pan to oven and roast for 10-13 minutes or until nuts are a nice golden brown, Stir and spread to an even layer one more time half way through baking time.
- While the nuts are baking, combine sugar, cayenne pepper and kosher salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Remove the nuts from oven and transfer to the clean parchment paper, leaving any pooled honey/oil on the pan. Sprinkle the nuts immediately with the sugar/cayenne mixture and toss with two spoons till nuts are thoroughly coated. Spread nuts to a single layer and cool completely. Transfer to an airtight jar or container, leaving any excess sugar on the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 182mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.