Roasted Masala Nuts (Air Fryer)

5 from 98 votes

Sweet and spicy homemade roasted nuts make a delicious snack and are great for serving at parties, gatherings, and game nights. This easy recipe includes cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts. This delicious snack can be enjoyed on its own or incorporated into various recipes, adding a burst of nuttiness to salads, baked goods, and more. These roasted nuts are so versatile that they are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
½ cup pecan
½ cup walnuts
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon amchur

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil with spices.
Add all the nuts and mix them gently making sure they are well coated with oil and spice mixture.

Air fryer instructions:

Spread the nuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket.
Air fry at 300 F (150 C) for 10 minutes. Shake the basket after around 5 minutes and keep an eye after about 8 minutes.
Let the roasted nuts cool down completely before storing them.

Oven instructions:

Preheat oven to 320 F for 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
Layer the nuts on the baking sheet and spread them out evenly. Make sure they are not overcrowded.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Toss once at the 10-minute mark.
Let the roasted nuts cool down completely before storing them.

Notes

Arrange the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet or air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow hot air to circulate properly and promote even browning and crunchiness.

If you're using an oven, give the nuts a gentle stir or shake the baking sheet a couple of times during the roasting process. This helps ensure that all sides of the nuts are evenly roasted. If using an air fryer, you can shake the basket for the same purpose.

See the tips section above for more useful tips to make masala nuts.

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