Spanish Marcona Almonds - Fried and Salted

De Juan’s fried and salted Marcona almonds are a classic Spanish delicacy—rich, buttery, and irresistibly crisp. Often called the “queen of almonds,” Marconas are naturally sweeter and softer than common almonds. When lightly fried in oil and dusted with just the right amount of salt, they develop a golden exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them a staple of tapas bars across Spain.

Enjoy them on their own as an elevated snack, pair them with olives and charcuterie, or add them to cheese boards where their creamy flavor complements everything from aged Manchego to goat cheese. They’re also excellent tossed into salads, sprinkled over roasted vegetables, folded into grain dishes, or served alongside sherry or Spanish reds.

Made by the De Juan brand of José Pelluz Bernal—founded in 1980 in the Murcia region—these almonds reflect decades of dedication to crafting traditional Spanish specialties with simple ingredients and time-honored methods. What began with artisanal fruit-and-nut cakes has grown into a globally respected line of classic Spanish treats, all rooted in quality and authenticity.