Smoky Roasted Almonds
Smoky roasted almonds are simple to make at home and make the perfect snack or appetizer.
Spiced roasted nuts are one of my go-to appetizers. They taste great with cocktails or beer. It seems like everyone at a party loves a handful or two of nuts; they’re portable and you don’t need a napkin or silverware.
Smoky roasted almonds would be great for New Year’s Eve or football games. They really make a nice addition to your cheese or charcuterie board. A jar of these smoky roasted almonds would make a great gift for that special someone.
And….smoky roasted almonds could not be any easier to make!
In case you didn’t hear me…
COULD NOT BE EASIER. Really, all you need is a nice flat baking pan, almonds, olive oil, smoked paprika and salt. Mix it all together and bake for about 20 minutes or until the almonds are lightly browned. They smell so delicious when they’re baking, you’ll have a difficult time waiting for them to cool a bit before you try one, or two, or three!
No excuses for buying the salt-laden, slightly stale tasting mixed nuts at the store. These are unique, delicious, and umm….easy.
And good for you, too! They supply protein, fiber, and lots of good vitamins and minerals, which makes them the perfect snack.
Craving more roasted nuts? Try:
Smoky Roasted Almonds
Smoky roasted almonds are simple to make at home and make the perfect snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss almonds with oil until coated. Add salt and smoked paprika and toss until well coated.
- Bake until toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once about halfway through the cooking time.
- Cool & serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 164Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g
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Verdict: Perfection! Loved the smoky, salty flavor on these.
Husband’s take: He is a huge almond lover and he loved this take on them.
Changes I would make: None.
Difficulty: Easy.
19 Comments on “Smoky Roasted Almonds”
I had a quick look at the recipe having just bought a 750 gram pack of Almonds but I didn’t follow the instructions to the letter. About a cup of almonds went into the mixing bowl, a few splashes of virgin olive oil (from Aldi), a few pinches of Murray River salt and a few big shakes of smoked paprika (plus a few more shakes) and roasted in the oven on a tray covered in aluminium foil for the required time at a preheated 180ºc. Perfect.
So glad you liked these! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
Just made these as I had all ingredients on hand–smoked paprika is my favorite, and they are delicious!
So glad you liked them! Thanks for letting me know :)
Love the idea of making roasted almonds at home. Am going to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks! Let me know how you like them!
Hi Rachel
Raw almonds, are they the ones with the brown paper on them.
They are almonds that have not been roasted or seasoned. The packaging will depend on the brand and the store. I find mine in the produce section, but if they aren’t there, I’d look by the other nuts or maybe in the baking aisle.
I love the idea of these…I’ve had almonds roasted with rosemary before, and they were delicious. I’m looking forward to trying these!
Yum, rosemary would be delicious too!
I always think I should roast my own almonds, or make my own nut mixes and I never do. But now you’ve told me how easy it is, so I have no more excuses… great pictures too by the way :)
Thanks Megan!
Roasted almonds are one of my favorite snacks and I love that you added the smoky paprika!
i just bought 3 large tubs of plain almonds today. you thinking what i’m thinking? :)
I adore flavored almonds…we would love the smoky flavor!
Oh how fun! I love all the roasted nuts but hate all that added sodium!
My brother’s girlfriend made a huge batch of something similar for us at Christmas – they are so delicious and I can’t wait to try my own!
Oh these look and sound awesome! I have a entire tub of almonds sitting at my house. I think I need to start experimenting with them!!!
I’m kiiiiind of an almond addict so these are most definitely up my alley! Will have to make them ASAP.
Hope you and your (newly expanded :)) fam had a wonderful Christmas!