Crispy Oven Roasted Almonds Recipe

a hand scooping out roasted salted almonds from a tray.

Crispy Oven Roasted Almonds Recipe

Tired of unhealthy snacks? Dive into the crunch of perfectly oven roasted almonds—your go-to vegan snack that’s smoky, lightly salty, and ready in just 20 minutes. These roasted almonds stay crisp for weeks and can be whipped up any time of year for a wholesome, high-protein treat. Whether you enjoy them as a midday pick-me-up, a party snack, holiday gifts, or a healthy travel companion, these crunchy smoky almonds never disappoint.

Course dry snack, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 243.38kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

2 cups raw almonds
1 tablespoon chili seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Prepare your spice mix: In a bowl, combine dry spices like garlic powder, onion powder, chili seasoning, ground cumin, dried basil, and salt.
Add oil or vegan ghee (optional): Drizzle a little oil or vegan ghee over the spices. Mix well to create a flavorful coating for the almonds.
Coat the almonds: Add raw almonds to the bowl and toss them until they’re evenly coated with the spice mixture. Make sure every almond is covered for maximum flavor in every bite.
Preheat and prepare your oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the almonds out in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching or crowded, so they roast evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Keep a close eye—once the almonds turn slightly golden and the aroma of spices fills your kitchen, they’re ready! Once your oven roasted almonds have cooled completely, transfer to a clean dry airtight jar.

Notes

Always start with good-quality raw almonds—they should be fresh, firm, and free from any stale or rancid smell. Using raw, unsalted almonds gives you complete control over the flavor and salt level. You can even use the same method to make roasted cashews, pecans, or walnuts—the seasoning mix works beautifully with all kinds of nuts. Adjust the roasting time slightly based on the size of the nuts.

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