Spanish Fried Almonds Recipe (Almendras Fritas)

Name: Spanish Fried Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 8 to 9 oz blanched almonds; 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste

Prep: 1 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 6 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups

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There are thousands of different "tapas" in Spain - both hot and cold. Fried almonds or "almendras fritas" can be eaten warm just after frying or at room temperature. They are a tasty treat and take about 5 minutes to make. This recipe provides two cooking methods—one in the frying pan and the other in the microwave.

8 to 9 ounces blanched almonds
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste

Frying Pan Method

Pour olive oil into a medium nonstick frying pan with a heavy bottom. Place on medium heat and be sure that olive oil coats the entire bottom of the pan.
When the pan is hot, add the almonds and “sauté” them, stirring often until all sides are golden brown.
Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon or spatula and place on paper towels, spreading them out to drain.
Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Microwave Oven Method

Place blanched almonds on a large dinner plate (10 or 12 inches).
Drizzle olive oil over almonds, stirring almonds to ensure that they are coated with oil on all sides.
Spread almonds out around the plate, leaving the center of the plate empty.
Place in microwave and cook for 90 seconds on 750-watt power. Move almonds or stir. Cook for another 90 seconds.
Remove almonds and sprinkle with salt. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2003	Calories
188g	Fat
54g	Carbs
53g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	2003
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 188g	241%
Saturated Fat 18g	89%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1853mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 28g	99%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 53g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 685mg	53%
Iron 10mg	55%
Potassium 1820mg	39%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.