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.

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