How to Make Toasted Walnuts (Oven Roasted / Airfryer)
Toasted Walnuts have the perfect amount of flavor and crunch. This recipe for maple candied walnuts can be made in an air fryer or oven!
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts shelled
- 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 320° F. for 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until all nuts are well coated.
- Transfer all the coated nuts into the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes. Shake the basket.
- Continue air frying for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until walnuts are golden and look sticky. Don’t overcook, as the sugar will burn.
Notes
Toasting Walnuts in Oven
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and toss until nuts are all coated.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread nuts into a single layer on the pan.
- Bake in oven at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Once you hit the 5-minute mark, check on them often. Toasted walnuts can go from perfect to burnt in under a minute!
- Don’t forget to let them cool. Don’t worry if they seem soft, they will continue to crisp as they cool down.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.3 cup | Calories: 282cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 195mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg