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    Easy air fryer chocolate roasted almonds

    Published: Jun 13, 2021 · Modified: Feb 20, 2025 by Sean

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    Looking for a new snack? One that is quick and easy but more importantly everyone will love. I found it, air fryer chocolate roasted almonds. It only takes a few minutes to make. This easy air fryer snack has the right amount of sweetness, crunch, and of course chocolate. The perfect solution for a sweet and crunchy snack attack.

    A white bowl filled with chocolate roasted almonds with a cover resting on top of them.
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    • Easy air fryer chocolate roasted almonds

    Why I love air fryer chocolate roasted almonds

    roasted almonds in a half cookie sheet and with a some almonds in a bowl center this recipe

    It all started a few weeks ago at the grocery store. The kids were asking if they could get this new roasted mixed nuts bag. It was a new semi-sweet mix that looked really good, can’t blame them. They like to grab almonds or mixed nuts as a quick snack before heading out to play or with their lunch. I looked at the ingredients and, unfortunately, had to say no. It wasn’t just a lot of sodium but all the other ingredients that you don’t find in your kitchen. We want flavors, not salt. Since my last few air fryer roasted nuts have been a success, I thought I give a semi-sweet chocolate roasted almonds a shot. Everyone was glad I did.

    When doing our own roasted nuts I start with raw nuts or if not available lightly salted. Let me show you how some staple ingredients can pack a flavor punch.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 bag (16 oz) raw almonds, approximately 3 cups
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 5 tablespoons cacao powder, divided
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

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    1. In a mixing bowl, mix the almonds and maple syrup. Stir until all almonds are coated.
    2. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cacao powder.
    3. With a wood spoon, mix until all almonds are covered with cacao powder.
    4. Pour into the basket of the air fryer
    5. Air fry at 320°F for 4 minutes.
    6. Shake the basket and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Shake and stir the basket one last time.
    7. Pour back into the mixing bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix until all almonds are covered.
    8. Mix in the last 2 tablespoons of cacao powder. Pour into a cookie sheet to cool completely.
    9. Serve and Enjoy your chocolate roasted almonds.
    A white bowl filled with chocolate roasted almonds

    Quick tips

    • I have found even when using slightly salted almonds adding 1/8 teaspoon of salt is still needed.
    • Choose the cacao powder of your choice. I like to use raw cacao powder.
    Chocolate roasted almonds in an air fryer basket ready to cool.

    What do you think of the chocolate roasted almonds? Please leave us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in the review below and tag me @thekitchenbucketlist on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube!

    Chocolate roasted almonds in a cocotte, perfectly done in the air fryer in a fraction of the time. A homemade snack with the right amount of sweetness, crunch, and the chocolate flavor to wow your taste buds.

    Easy air fryer chocolate roasted almonds

    Sean
    Get ready to satisfy your sweet and crunchy craving in under 15 minutes. The Kitchen Bucket List has a quick way to roast almonds with chocolate.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag (16 oz) raw almonds, approximately 3 cups
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 5 tablespoons cacao powder, divided
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, mix the almonds and maple syrup. Stir until all almonds are coated.
    • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cacao powder.
    • With a wood spoon, mix until all almonds are covered with cacao powder.
    • Pour into the basket of the air fryer.
    • Air fry at 320℉ for 4 minutes.
    • Shake the basket and cook for an additional 4 minutes. The chocolate roasted almonds are done once they are hot and soft.
    • Pour back into the mixing bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix until all almonds are covered.
    • Mix in the last 2 tablespoons of cacao powder. Pour into a cookie sheet to cool completely.
    • Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Even with lightly slated almonds I would still add 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
    • Choose the cacao powder of your choice. I like to use raw cacao powder.
    • When roasting almonds in the air fryer it is important to shake the basket. This will allow for a more even roasting.
    • When storing the chocolate roasted almonds use an airtight container. The roasted almonds are good for 4 to 5 days.
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    Comments

    1. Cara Leonard says

      June 23, 2025 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      These look so good! Love all the ingredients you used here. Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    2. Eva says

      April 04, 2025 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a better easy to make roasted almonds (and with chocolate!). I am going to try these this weekend – thanks!

      Reply
    3. Risa says

      March 30, 2025 at 11:52 pm

      These nuts look delicious! Roasted nuts are so good, and I love this chocolate version, definitely saving this!

      Reply

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