How to Toast Nuts in The Oven

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How to Toast Nuts in The Oven

Adding roasted nuts is the simplest way to elevate any recipe. Plus they're a tasty snack! From walnuts to pecans and beyond, learn how to toast nuts in the oven the easy way.

Prep Time1

Cook Time8

Total Time9

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, buttery, easy, healthy, homemade, nut-based, pecans, quick, roasted, snack, toasted, versatile, walnuts

Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup shelled walnuts, or your desired nuts
▢ cooking spray, optional
▢ salt, optional

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 400℉.
Spread the nuts out in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Roast at 400℉ for 5-10 minutes, until nuts are golden brown. Toasting time varies depending on the size of the nuts used.* Cool before chopping or using.
To make salted nuts: mist nuts with avocado oil spray or drizzle a very small amount of melted butter over top. Toss with fine sea salt to taste.

Recipe Notes

*Larger nuts (ex. walnuts, pecans, almonds) may take up to 10 minutes to toast. Smaller nuts (ex. peanuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts) will roast faster.

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