Air Fryer Candied Almonds
Description
Sweet, crunchy Air Fryer Candied Almonds coated in cinnamon sugar and air fried until caramelized—ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for snacking, holidays, and homemade gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds, about 10 oz raw whole almonds
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla until frothy.
- Add the almonds and toss until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the cinnamon sugar over the almonds and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the almonds in a single layer in a parchment-lined or lightly greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for about 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes.
- Spread the almonds on a parchment-lined sheet to cool completely. They crisp up as they cool.
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Cook in a single layer for the crunchiest result—use two batches if your basket is small.
- Almonds are soft when hot and harden as they cool; let them cool fully before tasting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with brands and serving size.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 84mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg