We tested five common ways to roast or toast nuts like walnuts and pecans, including the skillet, oven, and microwave. These methods delivered deep toasted flavor and maximum crispiness.

To prepare roasted almonds in a pan, heat a pan (preferably with a thick steel bottom, but you can also use a non-stick pan) over medium-low heat. Once hot, pour the almonds into the pan (1) and roast ...