Spanish Fried Marcona Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup whole blanched marcona almonds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Spread almonds on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, stirring once or twice until just beginning to color.
Transfer to a plate and let cool 10 minute.
Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry the almonds for 2-3 minute.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel covered plate to drain and cool.
Put the nuts in a bowl and add the thyme leaves and salt. Toss,.
They keep up to 3 days if covered.