How To Toast Walnuts

It's quick and easy to learn how to toast walnuts!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Western

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 10

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 128kcal

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C.
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet with the walnuts in the preheated oven.
Toast the walnuts for 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice during the process to ensure even toasting.
Keep a close eye on the walnuts to prevent burning. They should turn golden brown and become aromatic.
Once toasted, remove the walnuts from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet.
Optional: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts with a pinch of salt or any other seasonings you desire.
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful toasted walnuts as a snack or use them in your favorite recipes.

Preheat your air fryer to 325 degrees F / 163 degrees C.
Place the walnuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook the walnuts in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring the walnuts halfway through.
Keep a close eye on the walnuts to prevent burning. They should turn golden brown and become aromatic.
Once toasted, remove the walnuts from the air fryer and let them cool.
Optional: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts with a pinch of salt or any other seasonings you desire.
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful toasted walnuts as a snack or use them in your favorite recipes.

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the walnuts to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer.
Toast the walnuts in the skillet for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Keep a close eye on the walnuts as they can quickly go from toasted to burnt.
The walnuts should turn golden brown and become aromatic.
Once toasted, remove the walnuts from the skillet and transfer them to a plate or a baking sheet to cool.
Optional: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts with a pinch of salt or any other seasonings you desire.
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful toasted walnuts as a snack or use them in your favorite recipes.

Choose shelled nuts and check the pieces for any bits of shell before cooking.
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. This ensures even toasting and allows the heat to reach all sides of the nuts.
Nuts can quickly go from golden to burnt; keep a close eye during the toasting process.
Skip added oils; walnuts have natural oils that intensify during toasting.
Transfer hot walnuts to a cool surface to stop the toasting process and avoid overcooking.
It's often better to toast walnuts in smaller batches rather than trying to toast a large quantity all at once. This ensures that each walnut gets evenly toasted.
Trust your senses; a fragrant, nutty aroma indicates they're perfectly toasted.
Storage - keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to a month.
There are 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.