Butter roasted nuts are a tasty and easy-to-make snack that involves roasting mixed nuts in butter and seasoning of your choice in an oven. The nuts become crunchy and delicious, with a wonderful aroma and flavor of roasted butter. Butter roasted nuts make for a great snack anytime, whether you’re hosting a party or just lounging around at home.
Butter Roasted Nuts
Equipment
- 11 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds or pistachios
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Take Power XL multi-cooker, arrange it over a cooking platform, and open the top lid.
- . In the pot, arrange a reversible rack and place the Crisping Basket over the rack.
- In the basket, add the nuts
- Seal the multi-cooker by locking it with the crisping lid; ensure tokeep the pressure release valve locked/sealed.
- Select the “AIR CRISP” mode and adjust the 350°F temperature level. Then, set timer to 10 minutes and press “STOP/START”; iit will start the cooking process by building up inside pressure.
- When the timer goes off, quick release pressure by adjusting the pressure valve to the VENT.
- After pressure gets released, open the pressure lid.
- Add the butter on top and season with some salt; shake well.
- Seal the multi-cooker by locking it with the crisping lid; ensure tokeep the pressure release valve locked/sealed
- Select “BAKE/ROAST” mode and adjust the 350°F temperature level. Then, set timer to 5 minutes and press “STOP/START”; it will start the cooking process by building up inside pressure.
- When the timer goes off, quick release pressure by adjusting the pressure valve to the VENT. After pressure gets released, open the pressure lid.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Carbohydrates: 6.5g Fiber: 3g Sodium: 64mg
Protein: 7.5g
How to use Butter Roasted Nuts?
- Snack: As mentioned earlier, butter roasted nuts make for a delicious and healthy snack. You can store them in an airtight container and enjoy them whenever you want a quick and easy snack.
- Salad topping: You can use butter roasted nuts as a topping for salads. They add a nice crunch and flavor to your salad, and can also provide a good source of protein.
- Trail mix: Mix butter roasted nuts with dried fruits, seeds, and other nuts to create a healthy and flavorful trail mix.
- Baking: Butter roasted nuts can also be used in baking. You can chop them up and add them to cookies, brownies, or bread for an added crunch and flavor.
Overall, butter roasted nuts are a delicious and versatile snack that you can enjoy in many different ways.
Tips for cooking
Here are some tips for cooking butter roasted nuts:
1. Use a good quality mixed nuts to get a variety of textures and flavors.
2. Melt the butter first and then toss the nuts in it to ensure that they are evenly coated.
3. Use a baking sheet or a roasting pan with a rim to prevent the nuts from falling off.
4. Spread the nuts out in a single layer on the baking sheet or roasting pan to ensure they cook evenly.
5. Roast the nuts at a low temperature (around 300-325°F) to prevent burning and ensure that they cook through.
6. Stir the nuts occasionally during the cooking process to prevent them from sticking together and to ensure they roast evenly.
7. Add any seasoning or spices towards the end of the cooking process to prevent them from burning.
8. Let the nuts cool before serving to allow them to become crispy.