How to Roast Hazelnuts

Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts to use in your favorite salads, eat as a snack, or to make a delicious chocolate spread.  You can roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet to get a beautiful golden color, crunchy bite, and buttery nut flavor. Peeling and removing the skin is actually a breeze to do, too, with a few simple tricks!

Roasting Hazelnuts

Let’s be real here for a minute.

The main reason I wanted to know how to roast hazelnuts was to make my own Homemade Nutella recipe.

But then, in the midst of making this delightful chocolate spread, I found myself devouring this crunchy and perfectly toasted nut.

Having always been a huge fan of toasted pecans, roasted almonds, and even walnuts, hazelnuts were never really top of mind when it came to choosing a healthy nut to snack on.

That is, not until I actually realized how delicious they taste when they’re roasted in the oven!

So whether you’re wanting to eat these nuts for a quick snack, or use them in a healthy recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet in less than 10 minutes!

Ingredients

There is really only ONE ingredient that you need when toasting hazelnuts.

And that is… raw hazelnuts!  (Also called cobnuts or even filbert nuts.)

When purchasing them at your grocery store you will have the option of buying either raw nuts or ones that are already roasted.

Make sure you pick the raw hazelnuts if you are planning to roast them in the oven at home.

Other Optional Ingredients:

• Butter or Oil: Toss the nuts in melted butter, olive or avocado oil before baking for more of an umami flavor.
• Salt: Add a bit of sea salt to bring out their natural nutty flavor.
• Garlic Salt, Paprika, or other seasoning ingredients.
  • Blackened Seasoning or Taco Seasoning would taste great on them, too!

How to Roast Hazelnuts

Whether on the stovetop or in the oven, toasting filberts is incredibly simple and easy to do.

If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.

To Roast in the Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet.

4. Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

To Toast in Pan:

1. Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add no more than 1 cup of nuts to the skillet in a single layer.
3. Toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Peel Hazelnuts

Once you’ve got your hazelnuts roasted you’ll see that most of the skin starts to naturally peel off.

If you’re eating them as a snack, go ahead and keep the skin on.  It actually boasts a lot of healthy nutrition such as added fiber and magnesium.

However, if you’d prefer to peel the skin from the hazelnuts before using in a chocolate spread then you can do this one of two ways:

Peel Hazelnuts with Hands:

1. Let roasted hazelnuts sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.

2. Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.

Remove Hazelnut Skin with Towel:

1. Place roasted or toasted hazelnuts in a kitchen towel.
2. Close the towel and let steam for 1-2 minutes.
3. Rub the hazelnuts with the dish towel to remove any loose skins.

FAQs

Are hazelnuts good for you?

Hazelnuts are full of dietary fiber, protein, antioxidants, and healthy omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, such as oleic acid.  This makes them a filling and healthy snack option for almost everyone.

A single 1-ounce serving of hazelnuts contains 176 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 17 grams of fat.

Other healthy benefits of hazelnuts include vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, and Vitamin B6.

Read more about the health benefits of hazelnuts.

Are hazelnuts tree nuts?

Yes, hazelnuts are tree nuts.  Other tree nuts include almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans.

Storing

Do I need to refrigerate them?

Toasted hazelnuts do not need to be refrigerated if storing for less than a few weeks.

What’s the best way to store toasted nuts?

Store roasted nuts in a cool, dry place for the best results.

How long will toasted hazelnuts last?

Roasted, or toasted, hazelnuts will last for up to 1-2 weeks if stored at room temperature

They will last up to 3-4 months if stored in the refrigerator and up to a year if frozen.

How do I know if my hazelnuts have gone bad?

Good nuts will emit a nutty aroma, whereas rancid hazelnuts give off a scent similar to paint thinner or rotten eggs.

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How to Roast Hazelnuts

Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts to use in your favorite salads, eat as a snack, or to make a delicious chocolate spread. You can roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet to get a beautiful golden color and buttery nut flavor. Peeling and removing the skin is actually a breeze to do, too!

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy, nuts, roasted, toasted

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 188 kcal

London Brazil

Ingredients

• 1-4 cups hazelnuts raw
• Butter or oil optional
• Seasonings optional

Instructions

1. If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.

Toasting Hazelnuts in the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
 Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet.
Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Toasting Hazelnuts in a Pan

1. Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat.
Add no more than 1 cup of nuts to the skillet in a single layer.
Toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Peel Hazelnuts

1. Once roasted, let sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
2. Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.

3. Alternatively, you can place the hazelnuts in a dish towel. Close it tight and let them steam for 1-2 minutes. (This helps to loosen up the peel even more.)

4. While still in the towel, rub the hazelnuts to remove any loose skins.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is for 1 ounce of toasted hazelnuts, or roughly ¼ cup.

Nutrition Facts

How to Roast Hazelnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Potassium 204mg6%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 6IU0%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.