Air-Fryer Cinnamon Almonds
Crunchy, sweet, and healthy Air-Fryer Cinnamon Almonds toasted to perfection with a light cinnamon coating and touch of natural sweetness, making a quick, delicious, and nutritious snack perfect for anytime munching.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Prepare the Almonds: In a large bowl, combine the raw almonds with olive or coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to ensure every almond is evenly coated with the sweet cinnamon mixture.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 325°F (163°C) and let it preheat for about 3 to 5 minutes. This ensures even roasting and a perfect crunch.
- Air Fry the Almonds: Spread the coated almonds in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even roasting without burning.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once the almonds turn golden brown and become aromatic, transfer them to a plate or baking sheet to cool completely. This helps them crisp up further. Enjoy immediately or store for later snacking.
Notes
- Toss almonds thoroughly with wet and dry ingredients for uniform coating.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to promote even cooking.
- Shake or stir the basket halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
- Watch closely during the last minutes as nuts can burn quickly.
- Allow almonds to cool outside the air fryer to set crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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