Air Fryer Roasted Nuts

5 from 3 reviews

Crunchy and perfectly seasoned, Air Fryer Roasted Nuts are a delicious snack, perfect for sprinkling on salads and great for entertaining. Toasting nuts in an air fryer just takes a few minutes and is the best way to bring out the most flavor in these heart-healthy treats.

Prep Time3

Cook Time12

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 ½ cup raw pecans
1 ½ cup raw almonds
3 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup honey
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Mix butter, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add in pecans and almonds and toss to coat.
Add nuts to the basket of an air fryer in a single layer. Set temperature to 300 degrees and timer to 10 minutes. Shake the basket at the 5-minute mark and continue to cook. Shake basket and cook nuts for 1-2 more minutes if needed until golden brown.
Place roasted nuts on a baking sheet or cutting board to cool. Serve or store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- Nut options - walnuts, cashews, pepitas, pistachios, macadamia, peanuts. Any combination of your favorite nuts will work.

- Sweet candied nuts - add maple syrup or brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon.

- Smoky flavor - add a drop or two of liquid smoke and a teaspoon of cumin. Garlic powder and paprika are also great additions.

- Extra spicy nuts - double the cayenne pepper and add a dash of hot sauce to the butter.

- You can substitute olive, coconut, or avocado for the butter if desired.

How To Store: After roasting the nuts, let them cool completely before storing them. They can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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