You won’t believe how easy and hassle-free it is to make Chocolate Almonds in the air fryer. It only takes 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make the most addictive snack ever!
These chocolate covered almonds might look fancy and complicated, but trust me, they’re easy to make. Especially if you have an air fryer. It requires zero prep, just a few ingredients, just one container, and then the air fryer does most of the work for you. We roast the almonds in the air fryer, melt the chocolate there, and then also use the same container to cover them. Sounds easy, right?
This recipe is also super customizable! You can use whatever chocolate and nuts you like and have or throw in some toppings for a different flavor. Plus, you can make one big batch of these chocolate almonds and eat them for a long time because they basically stay good forever! So let’s find out how to make them!
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Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Almonds
Chocolate bar: I used half a bar of dark chocolate and half milk chocolate, but you can use full dark or milk according to your preference.
Nuts: I used almonds for this recipe, but you can use any nut of your choice
Cocoa powder: I used unsweetened cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor, but you can use whatever you have available.
Sugar: This is optional, but I would recommend using a little for balance, especially if you only use dark chocolate
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, why not! Milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, chopped chocolate, flavored chocolate, half and half like I have, or a mix of different chocolates, whatever you have and like works in this recipe.
Yes, you can make this recipe on the stove as well, but it takes a little more effort. Start by dry roasting the almonds until lightly browned. Then melt the chocolate over a double boiler until it is smooth and creamy. Follow the rest of the recipe as is for an easy chocolate covered almonds recipe on the stovetop.
Of course! You can use cashews, pecans, peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or a mix of them all. This recipe is very customizable and forgiving. Use whatever you have and like, it’s all awesome!!
Richa’s Best Tips
- Melting chocolate: If your chocolate doesn’t become very smooth when melting, add a drop or two of coconut oil to the melted chocolate.
- Adjust the sugar: We prefer the slight bitterness of dark chocolate, but you can increase or decrease the amount of sugar in your cocoa powder depending on how sweet you like your chocolate almonds.
- Add cocoa powder in batches: Adding the entire amount of cocoa powder at once leads to clumping and an uneven coating. So add a little at a time, shake and repeat for the most evenly coated chocolate almonds.
Storage Tips
- Table/Room temperature: These chocolate almonds keep well in an airtight container on the counter (away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight) for 2-3 days.
- Refrigerator: If you’re making a larger batch and won’t be able to finish quickly, store these chocolate almonds in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: These chocolate almonds are super freezer friendly and stay good for months.
Personalization Ideas
- Add some spice: Mix some cayenne pepper or red chili powder into the chocolate for a hint of spicy, smoky flavor.
- Make it citrusy: Stir in a spoonful of lemon or orange zest for a bright, citrusy flavor. A little goes a long way here
- Sprinkle with sea salt: For a sweet and salty taste, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before the chocolate covered almonds harden.
- Flavored coffee: Add a teaspoon or two of instant coffee powder mixed with hot water to deepen the chocolate flavor.
This chocolate almond recipe in the air fryer is a fun, no-fuss way to make an addictive snack in no time. It’s a clean, healthy snack (when eaten in moderation), and my kids absolutely love it!
If you make this chocolate covered almonds recipe, don’t forget to DM the pictures @my_foodstory. Happy cooking!
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Take almonds in an air fryer safe container and fry at 180C for 6 minutes until lightly toasted. Use the container that has a lid.
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Place chocolate on the toasted almonds and fry at 150C for 3 minutes. Add sugar, mix the chocolate, sugar and almonds with a spatula, until all the almonds are well covered with chocolate. Set aside to cool.
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When completely cool, add ⅓ amount (10 grams) of cocoa powder, cover the container with the lid and shake well to coat the almonds. Open the lid, add another ⅓ amount (10 grams) of the cocoa powder and repeat the same process. Add the remaining ⅓ amount (10 grams) of cocoa powder and shake well to coat all the almonds. cocoa powder is added in 3 parts to ensure an even coating of the almonds, if you add the cocoa powder at the same time it tends to clump in some places and doesn’t taste good.
Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 8IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 2mg
This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.