Smoked Almonds Recipe (Cinnamon and Sugar)

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If you are looking for the perfect sweet and smoky snack, these Smoked Cinnamon Sugar Almonds are going to become your new favorite recipe. They are crunchy, lightly sweet, coated in warm cinnamon sugar, and finished with a subtle smoky flavor that makes them completely irresistible.

These almonds are perfect for holiday gatherings, movie nights, road trips, or homemade food gifts. The smoker gives them an incredible depth of flavor while the cinnamon sugar coating creates that classic sweet roasted nut taste everyone loves.

One of the best things about this recipe is how simple it is to make. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and your favorite smoker, you can create a snack that tastes like it came straight from a specialty nut shop.

The combination of smoky flavor, buttery almonds, and warm cinnamon makes this recipe hard to stop eating. They also make your entire backyard smell amazing while they cook.

Have you ever had those sweet and salty almonds that are seen at fairs? You can smell those almonds from miles away and that smell makes me so hungry. They smell so damn good.

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Why This Works
Ingredients for Smoked Almonds
Substitution and Variations to Try
Pro Tips for Smoked Almonds
Storage
Serving Suggestions
Recipe FAQS
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Smoked Almonds Recipe

Why This Works

Makes a large batch for snacking all week
Sweet and smoky flavors pair perfectly together
Easy recipe with simple pantry ingredients
Great for parties, holidays, and gifting
Perfect crunchy texture
Works with pellet grills and smokers
Can be customized with different spices
Much more affordable than store bought candied nuts

Ingredients for Smoked Almonds

Lightly Salted Almonds - make sure to get almonds that haven't been heavily salted so that you can control the amount of salt that goes with them
Egg whites - The egg whites get beaten until they are frothy. This is what helps the seasonings stick to the almonds.
Sugar - brown or white sugar can be used, can also use maple syrup for sweetness
Cinnamon and vanilla for some sweet flavor

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitution and Variations to Try

Swap with avocado oil, butter spray, or omit entirely for oil-free versions (they’ll be slightly drier).
Spices: Try BBQ rub, curry powder, Trader Joe's Bagel Seasoning Recipe, or even ranch mix.
Sweet version: Add a touch of cinnamon + maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener for a WW-friendly twist.
Nuts: You can use this method with cashews, pecans, or mixed nuts!

How to Make Smoked Almonds

Step 1: Set your smoker to the smoke setting and let that run for 5 minutes before turning it to 225 degrees. If your smoker doesn’t have a smoke setting then just set the temperature to 225 degrees. Fill your smoker with wood chips.

Step 2: Weigh out 16 oz of almonds on a food scale and set aside.

Step 3: In a bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until the egg whites are frothy. Add in vanilla and cinnamon and stir in the almonds.

Egg whites, almonds, and seasonings mixed in a bowl.

Step 4: Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the almond mixture on top and spread the almonds around on the baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar on top of the almonds and place the sheet pan of almonds on your smoker for 1 to 2 hours.

Seasoned smoked almonds on a lined baking sheet with foil.

Pro Tips for Smoked Almonds

Stir the almonds several times while smoking to prevent hot spots
Use parchment paper for easier cleanup
Let the almonds cool fully before storing so they stay crunchy
Apple and cherry wood pellets pair best with cinnamon sugar flavors
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet and spicy version
Do not overcrowd the pan or the almonds may steam instead of roast

Storage

Store smoked cinnamon sugar almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

You can also freeze the almonds for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.

Serving Suggestions

Want more smoky snack ideas? Try How to Smoke Cheese (Using Smoker Tube) or Smoked Chicken Tenders for the ultimate DIY snack board!

on holiday snack boards
with charcuterie trays
as a homemade gift
on top of yogurt bowls
with coffee or hot chocolate
during movie nights
as a road trip snack
in homemade trail mix

They also make a great addition to holiday cookie trays and dessert tables.

Recipe FAQS

Are smoked almonds good for you?

Almonds also contain a lot of great nutrition such as Vitamin E, protein, and can help regulate blood sugar levels. They also contain some protein and fat for healthy snacking.

What are smoked almonds?

Apple, cherry, maple, or pecan wood pellets all pair well with cinnamon sugar flavors.

What wood pellets work best for this recipe?

They say that wood-pellet-burning grills use an indirect cooking method, which reduces the formation of carcinogenic chemicals. Cooking meats with charcoal or gas grills can cause the formation of compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

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