Roasted Nuts Recipe. Perfectly salty and savory and crunchy, my roasted nuts recipe will absolutely knock your socks off. This is a quick, healthy, and super easy snack that I can’t be left alone with. My kids love them. My husband adores them. I have to hide them from myself. They’re that good. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This Roasted Nuts Recipe is something I keep on hand. at all times. It is so simple and so customizable that it's hard not to. All you have to do is toss the nuts in the spices and oil and into the oven to roast. This recipe comes together in no time.
It's also great for a simple, healthy snack. My kids love them, I send them to the office with my husband, and I will reach for them throughout the day when I get hungry.
For simple snacking, for charcuterie boards, and even as a party snack for your next get-together, you've gotta try them!
What You'll Need
- Raw Cashews and Raw Almonds - My favorite nut combo.
- Kosher Salt, Smoked Paprika, Granulated Garlic, and Granulated Onion - The simple spice blend
- Olive Oil - To make the spice mix stick. You can also use avocado oil.
The type and brand of kosher salt used for this recipe will make a difference. If you are using a difference brand or a different type of salt, you need to cut back on the amount. Diamond Crystal is the only salt I use exclusively for seasoning.
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This roasted nuts recipe will absolutely be one of the easiest things you'll ever throw together. Everyone goes into a bowl, mixy-mixy, into the the oven for 15 minutes, and that's it!
Once they're roasted, be sure to let them cool for about 15 minutes. After that, I dare you to try and not eat them all.
For this recipe, make sure you only purchase raw nuts. Don't buy something that is already cooked and seasoned. You will end up with scorched nuts. No one likes a scorched nut.
The quick rundown:
- Mix all ingredients together, making sure the nuts are evenly coated.
- Pour nuts onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast at 350° for 15 minutes, tossing at the halfway point.
- After removing from the oven, let the nuts cool for 15-20 minutes.
Serving Ideas
Let's talk about the many places this roasted nuts recipe will shine. First off, your snacking options have just improved greatly. They are fantastic on their own. So much so that I have to watch my portions. I could eat my weight in these little beauties.
My children absolutely love these roasted nuts, too. Not only do they request them to munch on, but they are perfect for lunchboxes and easy snacks on the go for busy bodies
One of my favorite ways to enjoy this recipe is on a charcuterie or snack board. Perfectly salty and savory with a crunch is just what these roasted nuts are about. They would fit right in with any variety of meats and cheeses and other lovely munch'ems.
And, if your looking for another charcuterie/snack board player, try my quick pickled red onions. You can never go wrong with a great pickled onion.
Variations and Substitutions
- In this particular recipe, I use cashews and almonds. They are our family's favorites. However, you can absolutely use whatever nut or seed combination you like. Peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts or macadamias would all be wonderful. Pecans and walnuts would also be great!
- Seeds like sunflower and pumpkin would be delicious here. Just make sure you add them halfway through roasting and watch them very carefully to avoid burning.
- For rosemary roasted nuts, stir in 1-2 tablespoons finely snipped or chopped fresh rosemary.
- For spiced mixed nuts, add between ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or curry powder, to taste.
- For sweeter roasted nuts, add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup.
- For extra-spicy roasted nuts, add a little cayenne to taste.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure you purchase raw cashews and almonds. You don't want to purchase nuts that are already roasted and salted.
- Use kosher salt. I use Diamond Crystal exclusively for seasoning. If you are using another brand of kosher of sea salt, you need to use less. Please don't use iodized salt. It's just not good.
- Let them cool after roasting. They will be soft as soon as they come out of the oven. Once they cool, they'll be perfect!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe gluten and/or dairy-free?
Yes! This recipe is 100% gluten and dairy-free!
Can you use pre-roasted and salted nuts for this recipe?
No. If you roast nuts that are already cooked, they will burn in the oven. Likewise, using nuts that are already salted will make this inedible. Use raw and unsalted nuts/seeds for this recipe.
Storage Instructions
These nuts will stay good up to two weeks. I store mine in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge for the best results.
Easy Roasted Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz raw cashews
- 16 oz raw almonds
- 1½ tablespoon kosher salt more or less per your salt preference
- ¾ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ¾ tablespoon granulated garlic
- ¾ tablespoon granulated onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together, making sure the nuts are evenly coated.
- Pour nuts onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Roast in a preheated 350° oven for 15 minutes, tossing at the halfway point.
- After removing from the oven, let the nuts cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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If you guys make these Easy Roasted Nuts, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I absolutely love to hear from you all and always do my best to respond to each and every one of your comments!
Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Sandy says
Would walnuts and macadamias also work mixed in with the almonds and cashews?
Rufus says
I've never tried that before, but I bet they would be wonderful! As long as you're using a similar size nut, I don't think you'll have any issue. Thank you so much for reaching out! Let me know how it turns out!
Alison says
I just finished these and they are too salty (coming from someone who loves salt). I used a combo of pecans, walnuts, and almonds, if that matters. My question is how can I fix them now. Should I put them in a container and try to shake the extra salt off? I’m also wondering if the nuts used matters, since the walnuts and pecans have grooves to hold more spices. These are Christmas gifts. So any advice you can give on how to fix it would be most appreciated.
Rufus says
Hi! I'm sorry you thought they were to salty. I'm not a huge salt lover, but have never had issue with these and serve them all the time. The groove may have in fact grabbed a lot of the seasoning. You can try shaking them off in a large bowl with a lid and adding in some plain nuts to help. Hope this helps. Have a great evening!
Alison says
I'm thinking that may be the issue, as the almonds taste great. It's just the walnuts and pecans that seem to be too salty. I'm going to do my best to shake them up before bagging them. On a side note, you turned me on to smoked paprika. I was never impressed with paprika before, but smoked paprika is another beast entirely.
Rufus says
Smoked Paprika is the superior paprika in my opinion. 🙂
Sam says
These are such a great snack! We love keeping them around! Thanks for the recipe!
Harrison says
We love these so much! Great recipe!
Samuel says
These are great! A perfect snack and I love leaving them out for guests!
Cherise Balmain says
These are so good! Never made something like this and needed something for a charcuterie board at a baby shower. Had a ton of compliments. Added macadamia nuts.
Kimber says
these are addictive! I have to be careful, not to eat the whole bag!
Rufus says
Thank you!!!