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Air Fryer Rosemary Cashews

April 17, 2019 by [email protected] 14 Comments

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For parties or anytime it’s necessary to make sure you always have snacks on hand! Air fryer rosemary cashews are full of flavor, crunch, and simple to make.

A handful of nuts is one of my very favorite snacks! Whether they are peanuts that I have to shell myself or mixed nuts, I find that they always do the trick when I’m looking for a treat.

Air Fryer Rosemary Cashews in a bowl.

A few years back my friend gave me an excellent recipe for rosemary cashews. The recipe was initially to be made in the oven but since I’m currently obsessed with my air fryer, I decided to give it a try in there.

Some cashews for snacks with a selection of craft beer behind them.

Making these cashews in the air fryer meant that I could make a small batch for just me or a larger batch if we had guests or if I want to have extras for snacks. A handful of cashews with rosemary is great for snacking while enjoying a cold craft beer.

Rosemary Cashews that have been cooked in the air fryer.

The ingredients and why they work so well in this air fryer snack recipe

  • Cashews. I used a bag of already salted whole cashew and pieces. If you prefer, you can use unsalted cashews in this as well.
  • Melted unsalted butter. The butter helps the seasonings coat the nuts.
  • Spices and brown sugar. Rosemary, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder are mixed with brown sugar for a sweet and savory flavor.

How to make air fryer rosemary cashews step-by-step

I made these in a small batch for snacking so I used 1/4 of the recipe that I have below. I love that I can whip up a small amount for movie night, it works great in the air fryer.

In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter.

To the melted butter add Worcestershire Sauce, rosemary, chili powder, mustard powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

Ingredients and steps for how to make rosemary cashews in the air fryer.

Add the cashews to another bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the top.

Stir to coat the nuts with the butter mixture.

Place the nuts in a layer in the air fryer tray.

Set the air fryer to 300 degrees and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the tray and stir the nuts. Put the tray back and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Repeat one final time.

cashews spread in an air fryer basket. cashews spread on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Check the nuts to see if they are golden. Take the nuts and spread them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper to cool.

Serve with some great craft beer and a good movie.

Tips & Variations

  • When making a larger batch, half the mixture and make it in 2 separate batches.
  • Do not be alarmed when you see that they are ‘soft’ to touch. The cashews will harden as they cool.
  • Oven method: Coat the cashews as directed, spread on a 9×13 baking sheet, and cook for 10-20 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Have extras? Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Want more air fryer recipes?

  • Roasted Pepper Turkey Sandwich
  • Fiesta Fries
  • Air Fryer Loaded Waffle Fries

And here you are…

Air Fryer Rosemary Cashews ready to snack on with craft beer in the background.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

Air Fryer Rosemary Cashews

Air fryer rosemary cashews can be whipped up in no time at all in small or big batches. These make the perfect snack!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cashews, rosemary cashews
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • microwave-proof bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cashews
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chli powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a microwave-proof bowl melt the butter.
    2 tablespoons butter
  • To the melted butter add Worcestershire Sauce, rosemary, chili powder, mustard powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
    2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 4 tablespoons rosemary, 1 teaspoon chli powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Add the cashews to another bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the top.
    2 pounds cashews
  • Stir to coat the nuts with the butter mixture.
  • Place the nuts in a layer in the air fryer tray. When making a larger batch, half the mixture and make it in 2 separate batches.
  • Set the air fryer to 300 degrees and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the tray and stir the nuts. Put the tray back and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Repeat one final time.
  • Take the nuts and spread them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper to cool.
  • Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Do not be alarmed when the nuts first come out of the air fryer if they are 'soft'. They will harden as they cool.
  • No Air Fryer, No Problem Mix the butter mixture and nuts then add to a sheet pan. Cover with foil and bake in a 350-degree oven for 10-20 minutes, mixing halfway through.
  • To store: add the nuts to a covered container and leave them on the counter or pantry. Eat within 1 week.
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Originally published in April of 2019. Updated photos in October of 2022, same great recipe.

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Last Updated on October 2, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Mitten Meals

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Comments

  1. Sharon Chen

    April 17, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    I’d love to have my own air fryer! Thanks for adding the sheet pan recipe. Will try it out soon!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Great Sharon, thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Luci's Morsels

    April 17, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Oh these look amazing! I love rosemary marcona almonds. I imagine these are just as delectable (and so easy)!!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Yes, Luci! They are so easy and delicious.

      Reply
  3. Mary Bostow

    April 17, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Wow, love this nut and quite addicted to it too, thank you Erin for the idea of using rosemary, i have plenty of dry rosemary.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Thank you, Mary! The rosemary really does make these extra delicious.

      Reply
  4. Bee

    April 17, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Yummy! These look so easy and delicious. I need some more nut snacks. ????

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Hope you enjoy them Bee!

      Reply
  5. Vicky

    April 17, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I love the spices you have used on these nuts. Thanks for giving me another use for my air fryer. I honestly would have never thought to cook nuts in there. So clever!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks, Vicky! I hope you enjoy them :’)

      Reply
  6. Sara Welch

    April 17, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    This is a great snack and appetizer recipe! These will be perfect to serve with margaritas for our Cinco de Mayo party!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 17, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      I love that idea Sara!

      Reply
  7. Marie

    April 25, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    These sound wonderful, but I don’t have an air fryer. Glad you included instructions for using a sheet pan!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 1, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you so much Marie!

      Reply

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