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Cumin and Paprika Spiced Marcona Almonds

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Course: Small Bites
Cuisine: Spanish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Passive Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Tip : The almonds may stick to the parchment paper so halfway through the baking time, use a plastic spatula to scrape the almonds from the paper, and toss to get both sides of the almonds toasted.

Ingredients 

  • 1 egg white only
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp plus 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tbsp plus 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked Spanish paprika for dusting
  • 1 tbsp cayenne or chilli powder
  • 1 cup blanched Marcona almonds

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.

  • Preheat the oven to Convection Oven350 °F
  • Use a non stick baking sheet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and the cayenne.
  • Add the almonds to the mixture and toss to coat
  • Spread the almonds out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, , shaking the pan halfway through. Transfer to a plate to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the cooled nuts. Can be stored in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.