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
California Fried Walnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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.
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abrandau
Dec 31, 2013
Easy to make. Taste great. Thanks to the previous reviewer for the tips.
ferndale52
Dec 24, 2012
nice texture, not at all greasy after frying. my walnuts were slightly alkaline, i think i should have rinsed them a little longer.
missdusters
Jun 3, 2012
I LOVE this recipe! I have made it for pot lucks and just to enjoy as a handy snack at home. I have had several people ask me for this recipe.Couple of hints - I put my sugar in a large container with a lid; once I've boiled & rinsed my walnuts, I put them inside the container, seal the lid, and start shaking!Also, I use a slotted spoon to transfer the walnuts from the container to the oil - unfortunately, I learned that trick the hard way!!!The oil will drop in temperature when you place the walnuts in - that's normal. I use a gas stove for this every time.Make sure you do not let the oil get more than 350. Burnt fried walnuts don't taste QUITE as good...Another hint - after I drained the pot of water, I put paper towels in the bottom of it and placed the colander on top, so that the paper towels catch the excess oil.Do NOT put the freshly fried walnuts straight on to the paper towels!!! You will end up with paper-covered walnuts!!!
lafleur
Aug 13, 2011
Excellent! Used my deep fryer for 4 minutes.
polywogmom
Dec 18, 2010
These Walnuts are wonderful. The only problem with them is that you can't stop eating them. They are easy to make and are a big hit.
polywogmom
Nov 26, 2010
My Daughter-in-law first made these Walnuts out of a Taste of Home Cookbook I gave her for Christmas. Then I made them. They are the best. It is very hard not to eat them all at once. Make sure you have plenty on hand for the holidays.
copelandcook
Sep 5, 2009
These are the best walnuts ever! I have numerous requests every Christmas to make these for get-to-gethers. You can also use pecan halves.
Reviews
Easy to make. Taste great. Thanks to the previous reviewer for the tips.
nice texture, not at all greasy after frying. my walnuts were slightly alkaline, i think i should have rinsed them a little longer.
I LOVE this recipe! I have made it for pot lucks and just to enjoy as a handy snack at home. I have had several people ask me for this recipe.Couple of hints - I put my sugar in a large container with a lid; once I've boiled & rinsed my walnuts, I put them inside the container, seal the lid, and start shaking!Also, I use a slotted spoon to transfer the walnuts from the container to the oil - unfortunately, I learned that trick the hard way!!!The oil will drop in temperature when you place the walnuts in - that's normal. I use a gas stove for this every time.Make sure you do not let the oil get more than 350. Burnt fried walnuts don't taste QUITE as good...Another hint - after I drained the pot of water, I put paper towels in the bottom of it and placed the colander on top, so that the paper towels catch the excess oil.Do NOT put the freshly fried walnuts straight on to the paper towels!!! You will end up with paper-covered walnuts!!!
Excellent! Used my deep fryer for 4 minutes.
These Walnuts are wonderful. The only problem with them is that you can't stop eating them. They are easy to make and are a big hit.
My Daughter-in-law first made these Walnuts out of a Taste of Home Cookbook I gave her for Christmas. Then I made them. They are the best. It is very hard not to eat them all at once. Make sure you have plenty on hand for the holidays.
These are the best walnuts ever! I have numerous requests every Christmas to make these for get-to-gethers. You can also use pecan halves.