How to Toast Walnuts in Air Fryer?

Who is up for toasted and roasted nuts? I am sure everyone would say yes! This is something that no one can resist. There was a time when toasting nuts was a big deal. Most of us were scared of getting the nuts over toasted or even burned. But with the advancement in culinary machinery, different gadgets have been introduced that make life easier in the kitchen in every way possible. Nowadays, electric and mechanical gadgets for even minor kitchen tasks are available such as garlic press, lemon squeezer, hand blender, etc. One such invention is the air fryer, promising a healthier, more accessible, and cholesterol-free lifestyle.

Air fryer was invented to make the frying healthier and tastier but with an extraordinarily seamless oil. This ensures cooking the food in the most nutritious and safe way compared to deep-frying or microwave or oven. Since then, many new gadgets are being introduced every year to air fry, grill, bake, or reheat different food items. Now you can even toast nuts in the air fryer without worrying about nuts losing their original taste or without getting over toasted.

Toasting Nuts is a Must:

Every nut should be toasted. That’s it, that’s the rule, full stop. A raw nut kisses the warm bottom of the pan; it only unveils its blissful, flavorful secret. The aroma that arises with the nuts dance on the hot floor, filling the whole kitchen and lounge with their intoxicating smell. The oil inside them makes it easier to twist and roll on the heated floor. That is why never taste a nut until it reaches its full potential, and to do that, nothing could be more appropriate than an air fryer.

Why is an Air Fryer a Top Choice?

When it comes to roasting delicate food items such as nuts, an air fryer is always and forever a top choice. Here are some points that might convince me why I am so fond of air fryers.

• It can be easily fit on your kitchen countertop
• An indispensable daily to use kitchen gadget
• Easy to handle hot items while frying in the air fryer
• You do not need to babysit the food. Just set the timer, and you can spend this time on another house chore
• Air fryers do not cause the burning of the nuts as they are too quick to get burnt if not taken care of
• Air fryer brings out the sweet, nutty aroma from every nook and cranny, keeping all the natural content in its place

How to Air Fry the Walnuts?

Now comes the time we all were waiting for. Yes, we will air fry the nuts, and here’s how you can do that too. Grab yourself an air fryer today if you don’t have one yet.

• Place the walnuts evenly on the air fryer tray
• No need to grease or oil the nuts
• Set the temperature at 300F for 4-6 minutes
• Take the nuts out when done

What to do with the Toasted Walnuts?

I know what you are thinking. Now that you have toasted the walnuts, how can you utilize them? Can’t you eat them plain? But, no worries, I have got some fantastic recipes for you where you can toast walnuts in different ways and use them in other recipes. So let’s begin the walnut game.

1-Toasted Walnuts with Brown Sugar ½ cup:

• Butter 2 tsp
• Walnuts 2 cups
• Grounded cinnamon 2 tsp

Melt the butter in a pan. Now add brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon together. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Dish out on parchment paper and let them cool.

2-Honey Toasted Walnuts:

• Walnuts 2 cups
• Butter 1 tsp
• Honey 3 tsp
• Cinnamon ⅛ tsp

Melt the butter, then mix the honey and cinnamon in it. After that, add walnuts. Stir fry on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Dish out on parchment paper.

3-Maple Syrup Toasted Walnuts:

• Unsalted butter 1 tsp
• Maple syrup ½ cup
• Vanilla extract 2 tsp
• Salt ½ tsp
• Walnuts 2 cups

In melted butter, stir and simmer the maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract for 3 minutes. Then stir-fry the nuts for 8-10 minutes—dish on parchment paper.

4-Toasting Walnuts and Pecans:

• Walnuts and pecans 1 ½ cup
• Butter 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Melt the butter, and then add walnut and pecans. Also, add salt—Stir-fry for 56 minutes. Do not burn. Dish out when done.

5-Walnuts and Banana French Toast:

• Vanilla 1 tsp
• Melted margarine ½ cup
• Brown sugar 1 ½ cup
• Sliced cinnamon bread one loaf
• Chopped walnuts ½
• Sliced bananas 3
• Corn syrup ¼ cup
• Eggs 6
• Milk ½ cup
• Powdered sugar

In a saucepan, Stir fry walnuts in brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter mixture. Spray oil on a baking dish. Pour the sauce into the container. Arrange the sliced cinnamon bread over the sauce. Reserve the ends of the bread for later use.

In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract well. Then pour the mixture over the bread. Refrigerate the prepared dish for 1 hour. Now place the dish in an air fryer at the temperature of 325 F for 40-45 minutes. When serving, serve the upside-down slices, pour the sauce on top of every piece. Sprinkle powdered sugar if you want.

How to Store Toasted Walnuts?

You do want to store the toasted walnuts, right? Once toasted, allow the walnuts to cool down completely. Now you can keep them in a dry place and an airtight container. Make sure the container is completely dry and airtight.

Bottom line

What is life without nuts? I hope you enjoyed this whole journey of toasting and roasting the walnuts. Walnuts are so versatile to use. You can use them on salad toppings, in desserts, in fruit and milkshakes, etc. They give you a vast ground to play with them. The most royal nut with its fantastic flavor is everybody’s favorite, and when toasted in an air fryer, it is like a cherry on the top. So do try out the tremendous toasting combinations we taught you and enjoy the nutsy life to the fullest.