How to Toast Walnuts
Learn how to toast walnuts perfectly in the oven to bring out their rich, nutty flavor. Use them as a crunchy salad topping or a tasty snack.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw walnut halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Spread the raw walnut halves in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid piling them on top of each other so they toast evenly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the walnuts for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan halfway through the cooking time to prevent burning.
- Check for doneness after 8 minutes. The walnuts are ready when they are fragrant, slightly darker in color, and have a golden-brown interior when you break one open.
- Immediately transfer the toasted walnuts to a cool plate or bowl to stop the cooking process and prevent them from burning from the residual heat of the pan.