How to Toast Almonds
Learn how to toast almonds in the oven, microwave, and on the stovetop to bring out their crunch and flavor. Enjoy crispy toasted almonds as a healthy snack or use them in tons of sweet and savory recipes!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds whole, slivered, or sliced (see note)
Instructions
Stove Top Method:
- Place the almonds in a large skillet. They should be more or less in a single layer.
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Toast the almonds, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir more frequently as they begin to brown because they burn easily.
- When they're done, immediately transfer the almonds to a plate, spreading them in a single layer, to stop the cooking process and prevent the almonds from becoming scorched.
Microwave Method:
- Spread sliced or slivered almonds in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on full power (100%) for 1 minute and stir. Continue to microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until almonds are desired color. Microwave ovens tend to heat unevenly. It’s essential to stir the almonds frequently so they brown evenly and don’t scorch.
- Transfer to another plate to cool, arranged in a single layer.
Oven Method (or toaster oven):
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil, if desired.
- Spread almonds in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Bake slivered or sliced almonds for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until golden brown. Whole almonds will take longer, about 15 minutes total. Stir once at 10 minutes; then stir again after 5 more minutes. Bake a few more minutes if necessary but watch them closely.
- Immediately transfer almonds to a plate to cool, in a single layer. Don't leave them in the hot pan because they will continue to brown.
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Notes
- You can easily toast more than 1 cup of almonds. If you toast more than 1 cup at a time, the oven method works best.
- Store both raw and toasted almonds in either the refrigerator or freezer to keep them from becoming rancid.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
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