Air fryer praline almonds are a simple and quick recipe, perfect when you want to prepare a homemade sweet snack with few ingredients. I discovered this method on social media and couldn’t believe it… so I tried it immediately. The result? Crunchy almonds, slightly caramelized, and perfectly toasted.
An ideal recipe to serve during the holidays, to give as a gift, or to enjoy as a small treat at any time of the day.
Before moving on to the recipe, some quick sweet ideas:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 247.02 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.27 (g) of which sugars 15.49 (g)
- Proteins 7.10 (g)
- Fat 16.76 (g) of which saturated 1.28 (g)of which unsaturated 14.73 (g)
- Fibers 4.20 (g)
- Sodium 0.73 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 47 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz almonds
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/6 cup water
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Preparation
Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper: this prevents the sugar and water from dripping down the grid. However, the grid remains essential because it allows air to circulate underneath, ensuring the almonds toast perfectly.
Spread the almonds evenly in the lined basket, then pour the sugar and the splash of water as per the recipe over them.
Cook the almonds at 356°F for 10 minutes.
After the first cycle, they will look like this: the sugar and water will have dissolved, forming a syrup that coats the almonds.
At this point, mix well with a spoon to distribute the sugar evenly and spread all the almonds out again in the basket.
Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 10 minutes at 356°F.
When you take them out, the sugar will have turned into a kind of sand that covers all the almonds: this is the perfect result for praline almonds.
Lift the parchment paper, lightly crumble the sugar with your hands, and let them cool completely.
Once cooled, they are even more delicious: super crunchy! When warm, the almond remains soft, still tasty but less crunchy.
⭐ Final Notes and Tips
– When the almonds are completely cool, you can store them in a food bag or glass jar: they will stay crunchy for several days.
– If you want to turn them into a gift idea, just put them in a transparent bag and tie it with a red ribbon: they become a sweet and pretty little gift.
– Perfect also as placeholders for the holidays: a small bag, a ribbon, and maybe a tag with the guests’ names.
– You can substitute almonds with hazelnuts, peanuts, or pecans: the procedure doesn’t change.
– If you like a more fragrant taste, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla to the sugar before cooking.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use the air fryer without parchment paper?
Better not. The parchment paper prevents sugar and water from falling under the grid and burning. However, the grid remains important because it allows air to circulate and toast the almonds well.
Why do the almonds seem soft when warm?
This is perfectly normal: the almond is still warm and the internal moisture makes it soft. Once cooled, they become super crunchy, just like the holiday praline almonds.
