Air Fryer Caramelized Almonds
Homemade caramelized almonds with an air fryer, just like the ones you buy at county fairs or street markets, a practical and quick way to get a delicious comfort food in no time; they are irresistible, one leads to another
Very easy recipe, with only 3 ingredients.
When I saw these air fryer caramelized almonds online, I must admit I was a bit skeptical. I decided to do an initial experiment with half the amount and I was proven wrong; they come out perfectly, they disappeared in a flash, and I had to make them again right away due to popular demand, so this recipe is well-tested.
Usually, these pralines are eaten during the Christmas period or on All Souls’ Day instead of nougat, but they are so good that they’re made all year round.
They are also great as a protein snack or a tasty afternoon treat, or as a small sweet treat to enjoy at the end of a festive dinner while waiting for the main dessert.
Packaged in suitable food bags, caramelized almonds can also serve as a small tasty DIY Christmas gift.
With this recipe, you can use any nuts you like, such as peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6 servings
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
Ingredients for Air Fryer Caramelized Almonds
- 5.3 oz almonds (whole with brown skin, or other types of nuts)
- 0.4 cup granulated sugar
- 0.3 cup water
- 0.6 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Tools for Air Fryer Caramelized Almonds
- Kitchen Scale
- Air Fryer Cosori, large capacity (5.7L) even cooking
- Bowls various sizes
- Air fryer parchment paper with holes
- Air fryer paper trays without holes, ultra-thin
Steps for Air Fryer Caramelized Almonds
Take an aluminum tray and line it with parchment paper (or use the special air fryer paper trays, see notes below) add the whole almonds (or chosen nuts) with the skin on, this will allow the sugar to adhere better (so do not peel them) and finally pour in the sugar, water, and vanilla extract (optional).
The almonds should be placed in a wide dish in a single layer, not overlapping; mix everything well to ensure that all almonds are well covered by the sugar and water mixture.
If you have time, lightly toast the almonds in a hot oven (5/6 minutes) or in a pan over low heat before using them; you will have even crunchier caramelized almonds.
Place the container in the air fryer and set the temperature to 356°F for about 20 minutes, stirring them a couple of times.
Allow the caramelized almonds to cool and then break apart with your hands (those that have stuck together).
Notes and Tips
You can store the caramelized almonds for about a week, preferably in an airtight container or in food-grade plastic bags.
Shopping Tips!!!
Personally, I have great success with the Cosori Air Fryer, with large 5.7-liter basket, optimal hot air circulation makes food: crispy outside and soft inside
A healthier way to cook, because it separates and captures excess fat (healthy and tasty dishes with up to 97% less fat). It halves cooking times compared to a traditional oven, with significant savings in money and time. The individual components are all easily removable and dishwasher safe. Highly recommended!
These disposable Air Fryer Parchment Paper, without holes, do not dirty the fryer, but hot air circulates equally as they are ultra-thin. They are also oil and water resistant, non-stick, do not burn, and can be used in a normal oven.
I often also use this handy perforated parchment paper for air fryer, non-stick, easy to clean, can also be used in a traditional oven.
Also, if you want to keep your air fryer clean and at the same time protected from scratches and abrasions (e.g., from tongs) these reusable non-stick, heat-resistant grill mats are very useful..
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What are “mother-in-law silencer” almonds?
Caramelized almonds are also called “mother-in-law silencers“ because a medieval legend has it that it was the sweet that ‘saved’ boyfriends from the gossip of mothers-in-law since older people could not bite into this crunchy candy and thus let the sugar slowly dissolve in their mouths.
This prevented mothers-in-law from using their long tongues: to enjoy the almonds, they necessarily had to remain silent for a long period, an activity that led the women to fall asleep and save the boyfriends!What are the beneficial properties of almonds?
Almonds are a kind of “super food”: for our ancestors, these fruits were a remedy for hangovers and above all a powerful aphrodisiac, today they are considered a real panacea, being rich in beneficial properties for our bodies. In particular, they are an excellent source of vegetable proteins.
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