CALIFORNIA FRIED WALNUTS

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We grow walnuts for a living, so they go into just about everything at our house. Walnut halves made this way are crunchy, sweet and salty.-Alcy Thorne, Los Molinois, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups water
4 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
Oil for frying
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add walnuts; boil for 1 minute. Drain; rinse under hot water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss walnuts with sugar. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 350°. Fry walnuts for 5 minutes or until dark brown, stirring often. Drain in a colander over paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Nazir Yar
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I'm always looking for new and interesting snacks to try. These walnuts are definitely a new favorite. They're a great balance of sweet and salty, and they're really addictive.


Farhan Aqeel
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These walnuts are a great way to add some crunch and flavor to your favorite dishes. I love adding them to salads, yogurt parfaits, and oatmeal.


Dip Baruri
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my walnuts turned out burnt. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Silas Gradl
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I've been looking for a good recipe for fried walnuts for a while now. This one is definitely a keeper. The walnuts are crispy and flavorful, and they're the perfect addition to salads, trail mixes, and desserts.


Brittany Bowen
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I'm allergic to walnuts, but I made these for my husband and he loved them. He said they're the best walnuts he's ever had.


Thomas Ogato
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These walnuts are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover walnuts. I love adding them to salads and trail mixes.


Musa Mohammed
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I made these walnuts for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Kalyango Wahabadamz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the walnuts turned out perfectly. They're so crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amjad Khani
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These walnuts are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Md ravvi
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I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed these. They're a great snack or addition to a salad.


Anil Bogati
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These walnuts are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


ronnie guxie2
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I was a bit skeptical about these walnuts at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


thee ostoh kenya
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I've made these walnuts several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack or addition to a salad or trail mix.


Mohammad Jeal
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These walnuts are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the sweet and salty flavor.