Description
These Air-Fryer Cinnamon Almonds are a quick and delicious snack combining crunchy roasted almonds with a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfectly roasted in the air fryer for a healthy, flavorful treat with minimal oil and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 1 cup raw whole unsalted almonds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Almonds: Measure 1 cup of raw almonds. You can optionally rinse and pat them dry, although dry raw almonds work perfectly fine. Toss the almonds in 1 teaspoon of olive oil ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Combine Cinnamon and Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Toss Almonds in Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the oiled almonds. Stir thoroughly to make sure each almond is evenly coated with the fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Air Fry at the Right Temperature: Spread the coated almonds in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded to allow even cooking. Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all almonds roast evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Once the almonds turn golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Spread them on parchment paper to cool completely; this helps retain their crunch before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure almonds are in a single layer to roast evenly.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to avoid burning and promote even browning.
- Once cooled, store almonds in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Adjust sugar quantity as per your sweetness preference.
- Use raw unsalted almonds for best control over flavor and saltiness.
