Spicy Fried Almonds

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 2 cups whole almonds, with skins
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste, optional
• Coarse salt

1. Coat the bottom of a wide saucepan with oil and turn the heat to medium-high.
2. When it is hot but not smoking, add the almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, for just a few minutes, until they are toasted and browned lightly.
3. Remove the almonds with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with cumin if you like, cayenne, and salt to taste.
4. Serve at room temperature, within a few hours.

extra virgin olive oil, whole almonds, ground cumin, cayenne, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-fried-almonds-385583 (may not work)