Air fryer honey roasted almonds are addicting and delicious. Sticky and salty-sweet, this yummy snack comes together in just minutes, with only four simple ingredients.
Honey-roasted almonds are one of my favorite snacks. I love a little bit of a sweet treat in the afternoon with my coffee (really any time of the day...), and I always feel good about having a handful of honey almonds. This easy recipe is made in the air fryer with raw almonds, honey and sea salt, for a super simple sweet and salty snack.
This recipe is one of the reasons I love my air fryer! The air fryer is the best way to roast nuts. Hot air circulates around all sides, giving them a nice even roast in under ten minutes. Move the nuts to a cookie sheet to cool, and you have perfect healthy snack in no time. The honey mixture does make these nuts a bit sticky, so if you are taking them on the go, make sure to bring some wipes!
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- Air fryer almonds are a delicious snack for after school or on the go.
- Roasted nuts are a perfect addition to a holiday charcuterie board or trail mix.
- The air fryer is an easy way to make your favorite flavored nuts at home. This great snack is simple and cheaper than store-bought. The best part is that you can control the ingredients - all whole foods ingredients here!
Ingredients
For this easy snack, you will need:
- Honey
- Hot water
- Raw almonds: I haven't tried any different nuts in this recipe, but really any raw nuts should work. I think raw peanuts or cashews would be yummy in this recipe. Just keep a close eye on the cooking time, as nuts can burn fast in the air fryer!
- Kosher salt or sea salt
Make it your own!
- For a fully sweet almond (not salty-sweet), try substituting the kosher salt for a dusting of white sugar or coconut sugar after the almonds are cooled.
- Add about ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to your honey mixture for a yummy air-fryer cinnamon almonds recipe. The cinnamon adds a little bit of spice and a delicious smell to the cooking almonds.
Instructions
Step One: Preheat the air fryer to 350 Degrees F. In a small mixing bowl, mix the honey with the hot water, and stir to combine. Stir almonds into the honey mixture until they are well coated.
Step Two: Arrange the honey coated almonds in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. Roast the almonds for five minutes. Give the almonds a good shake, and then roast for another 1-2 minutes, until the almonds are lightly brown and fragrant. Be careful to keep a close eye on them after the 5-minute mark, they burn easily!
Step Three: Move the cooked almonds to a cooling rack or baking sheet, and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with kosher salt or sea salt.
Storage
Store these nuts in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week. You can also put them in the freezer for longer storage. The nuts are sticky (that honey!), so they might start to form clusters as they are stored.
Recipe
Air Fryer Honey Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 Degrees F. In a small mixing bowl, mix the honey with the hot water, and stir to combine. Stir almonds into the honey mixture until they are well coated.
- Arrange the honey coated almonds in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. Roast the almonds for five minutes. Give the almonds a good shake, and then roast for another 1-2 minutes, until the almonds are lightly brown and fragrant. Be careful to keep a close eye on them after the 5-minute mark, they burn easily!
- Move the cooked almonds to a cooling rack or baking sheet, and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with kosher salt or sea salt.
Tony
These were hard to stay away from. I liked the sweet honey flavor with just a hint of salt.