Description
Air-Fryer Cinnamon Almonds are a quick, easy, and healthy snack featuring whole raw almonds lightly coated with olive oil and a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend. Air fried to a perfect crunch, this snack delivers warm, sweet, and slightly spiced flavors without excess oil or additives, ideal for guilt-free snacking or energy-boosting bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 1 cup raw whole unsalted almonds
Spice & Sweetener Blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Almonds: Measure 1 cup of raw almonds. Optionally rinse and pat dry, though dry raw almonds work perfectly. Toss the almonds in 1 teaspoon of olive oil to coat evenly.
- Combine Cinnamon and Sugar: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Toss Almonds in Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the oiled almonds and stir to ensure each almond is thoroughly coated with the fragrant blend.
- Air Fry at the Right Temperature: Spread the coated almonds in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to promote even roasting.
- Cool and Serve: Once the almonds are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and spread on parchment paper to cool. This step helps preserve their crunch before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for the best aroma and authentic flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to toast almonds evenly.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste before cooking for lighter or bolder sweetness.
- Keep an eye near the end of cooking to prevent burning as almonds toast quickly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Freeze in sealed bags for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheat in air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 2-3 minutes to refresh crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg