Smoky almonds

Excellent nibbles with pre-dinner drinks.

Ingredients

1 large	Egg white
1 Tbsp	Water
3 Tbsp	Caster sugar
2 tsp	Smoked paprika (Main)
1 tsp	Flaky sea salt
1 pinch	Cayenne pepper, to taste (Main)
2 cups	Almonds, skins on

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 150C. Line a large roasting pan with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, whip the egg white and water, until frothy. Beat in the caster sugar then add the paprika, salt and cayenne. Whisk to combine.
3. Add the almonds and toss to coat evenly. Using a slotted spoon, spread the almonds evenly in a single layer on the baking paper.
4. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Cook until the nuts are dry and lightly coloured. Cool then store in an airtight container.

Check out more of Jan's nut recipes

• Almond and macadamia nut dukkah
• Macadamia nut crumble
• Walnut fudge cake