The Nut Roasting Chart: Times & Temperatures for Every Nut
Raw nuts are the smart way to buy in bulk — they stay fresh longer and let you control the roast. This chart gives you exact times and temperatures for every nut we sell, whether you're roasting a snack bowl or prepping for holiday baking.
The Master Roasting Chart
All times assume a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet in a preheated oven, stirred once halfway. Nuts are done when fragrant and one shade darker — they keep cooking as they cool.
| Nut | Temperature | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds (whole) | 325°F | 10–12 min | Crack one open — the inside should be tan, not white |
| Almonds (slivered/sliced) | 325°F | 6–8 min | Watch closely — thin cuts burn fast |
| Cashews | 325°F | 10–12 min | Stir twice; they brown unevenly |
| Walnuts | 325°F | 8–10 min | Lower heat protects their delicate oils |
| Pecans | 325°F | 8–10 min | Done when deeply fragrant |
| Hazelnuts | 350°F | 10–12 min | Rub in a towel afterward to remove skins |
| Brazil nuts | 325°F | 8–10 min | Rich and oily — err on the early side |
| Pistachios (shelled) | 325°F | 6–8 min | Already roasted? Just 3–4 min to refresh |
| Peanuts (raw) | 350°F | 15–20 min | Stir every 5 min for even color |
| Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) | 325°F | 8–10 min | They pop gently when ready |
| Sunflower seeds | 325°F | 7–9 min | Golden, not brown |
| Macadamias | 300°F | 8–10 min | Highest oil content of any nut — lowest temp |
Oil or no oil?
Dry roasting works for every nut above and keeps flavors pure. For salted nuts, toss with 1 teaspoon of neutral oil per 2 cups of nuts before roasting so the salt sticks, then salt immediately after they come out of the oven.
Stovetop & air fryer shortcuts
Skillet: medium heat, dry pan, 3–5 minutes with constant stirring — best for small batches of slivered almonds, sesame seeds, or pine nuts.
Air fryer: 300°F for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket twice. Great for half-cup batches.
Storage after roasting
Cool completely, then store airtight. Roasted nuts keep about 2 weeks at room temperature, 2 months refrigerated, or 6 months frozen. Buy raw in bulk, roast what you need each week — that's how you get bakery-fresh flavor at bulk prices.
Ready to stock up? Browse our bulk nuts collection and raw nuts — in sizes from snack jars to 10 lb bulk packs.
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