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Fried Almonds

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Fried AlmondsJason Lowe

Sometimes all it takes are three ingredients to kick off a party.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3 Cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups skin-on almonds
Coarse sea salt (such as Maldon)

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and toasted through, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Season generously to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store cooled nuts airtight at room temperature.

TagsAlmondNutSnackVegetarianDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganMake AheadQuickEasyFryBon Appétit

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