Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds

A delicious snack, cocktail nibble or salad topper, all in one easy recipe! But beware: these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds are difficult to stop eating!

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT25M

Rating

4.97 stars (32 reviews)

Keywords

Roasted Almonds, Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds

Ingredients

2 cups whole almonds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
½-1 ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper (Cayenne pepper can vary in intensity. Start with less and add more to taste.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat oven to 350˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Set one of the prepared sheet pans near the oven.
Measure almonds onto the center of the other sheet pan. Drizzle the oil and honey over the almonds. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. .
Place the almonds in the preheated oven for 3 minutes, then remove and stir well to make sure all the almonds are coated with the honey mixture. Spread the almonds back out to an even layer
Return the pan to oven and roast for 10-13 minutes or until nuts are a nice golden brown, Stir and spread to an even layer one more time half way through baking time.
While the nuts are baking, combine sugar, cayenne pepper and kosher salt. Stir well and set aside.
Remove the nuts from oven and transfer to the clean parchment paper, leaving any pooled honey/oil on the pan. Sprinkle the nuts immediately with the sugar/cayenne mixture and toss with two spoons till nuts are thoroughly coated. Spread nuts to a single layer and cool completely. Transfer to an airtight jar or container, leaving any excess sugar on the pan.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 121 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 182 mg
Sugar: 3 g

Reviews

Judy Webster on 2026-07-15 (5 stars):
Love this recipe! Making it for the first time for friends and ourselves. So moreish. Used less of the cayenne and it was perfect for us. Thank you so much for such an easy to follow recipe.
J on 2026-06-25 (5 stars):
Really, really good. Made them to take camping , they might not make it! So good! Easy recipe too, love it, thanks
Val on 2026-04-22 (4 stars):
Used brown sugar ( since my sugar container got accidentally dropped on the floor) and wish I had added more cayenne ( we like it spicy!) Very tasty and the the second pan trick is brilliant!
Natalie Malin on 2026-01-12 (5 stars):
My whole family enjoyed this recipe. Looking forward to making them again!
Betty on 2025-12-26 (5 stars):
Nice combination of sweet and spicy, and not sticky. Love these!
Liz Mayer on 2025-12-24 (5 stars):
Followed recipe exactly, and turned out delicious. Giving as gifts in mason jars, Great recipe!
Xanadu on 2025-12-15 (5 stars):
Easy to make and has a perfect balance of sweet/salty. I did 1/2 teaspoon cayenne which offered just a hint of spice- perfect for me.
Melissa Z on 2025-11-25 (5 stars):
You aren't kidding about hiding these! They only have to make it a day & a half, but already I'm wondering if I'll have any for my guests on Thanksgiving!