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:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet.
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Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
To Toast in Pan:
- 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
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:
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Let roasted hazelnuts sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
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Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.
Remove Hazelnut Skin with Towel:
- Place roasted or toasted hazelnuts in a kitchen towel.
- Close the towel and let steam for 1-2 minutes.
- 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.
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!
Ingredients
- 1-4 cups hazelnuts raw
- Butter or oil optional
- Seasonings optional
Instructions
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If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.
Toasting Hazelnuts in the Oven
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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
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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
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Once roasted, let sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
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Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.
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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.)
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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.
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John Miller says
Absolutely delicious simply as a buttery snack! I learned a trick to skin hazelnuts on a cooking show some time ago. For one cup of hazelnuts,,pour two cups (2 c) of water into a saucepan and add add 3 tablespoons. (3T) of baking soda. Stir briskly to blend and then add hazelnuts. Place on medium heat, and bring to a boil. It takes 3 minutes or less. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture starts to foam up. Drain the liquid off the hazelnuts in a colander (the liquid will be almost black). Rinse one time with cold water and drain again. Remove hazelnuts from saucepan onto a hand towel, and gently rub the hazelnuts and the skins come right off. You may need to pick a few skins off still, but it’s far easier and less time-consuming than other methods I’ve seen. Then follow your wonderful instructions to prepare the hazelnuts for toasting and voila! Toasted hazelnuts!
April says
How easy was this?! I added stevia and cinnamon and holy cow they’re delicious!
London Brazil says
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, April! What a great idea to add some cinnamon. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!