dry-roasted nuts
nounUK /ˌdraɪ ˈrəʊstɪd nʌts/
US /ˌdraɪ ˈroʊstɪd nʌts/
Nuts that are cooked in an oven or on a hot pan without any oil.
My mom packed dry-roasted nuts in my lunchbox today.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Nuts cooked without added fat, often sold as a healthier snack option.
The label says these are dry-roasted nuts with no added oil.
3. A snack food made by heating nuts in hot air or a dry pan until crisp.
We made dry-roasted nuts at home by spreading them on a baking sheet.
4. Nuts prepared without oil or water, giving them a crunchy texture.
Dry-roasted nuts stay crunchy longer than fried ones.