Here’s a recipe that’s about to rock your snacking world: Spiced Mixed Nuts.
Crunchy, zesty, and utterly addictive – these nuts are like a flavor party in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a movie night, a game day gathering, or just indulging your own snacky cravings, these spiced nuts are the ultimate star of the show.
Get ready to impress your guests’ taste buds because this snack is a real showstopper. Snack on them solo, sprinkle them over salads for an unexpected kick, or package them up as edible gifts that will have everyone begging for the recipe.
Unleashing the Flavors: Tossing up homemade spiced mixed nuts
Preparation? Piece of cake. Here’s a break up of the easy-peasy process of making spiced nuts:
Buy an assortment of unsalted nuts. Whatever nut mix you want! Whatever proportions you want!
Mix together some spices, sugar, and salt. Again, this is your show! A quick whisk of egg white to coat your mixed nuts. Toss in a spice blend. Spread ’em out on a prepared baking sheet and bake. Pull those beauties out of the oven, give yourself a high five, and snack away.
You just made an awesome snack that is way cheaper and healthier than anything you would buy pre-made in the store. Plus, you made it exactly how you wanted to!
These spiced mixed nuts are totally versatile. Make them chili-flavored, or make sweet ones with holiday spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
The recipe below is a great starting point. A little sweet, a little smoky, a little spicy. These are always a hit at parties – Superbowl, anyone?
Spiced Mixed Nuts
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 nos. egg white only
- 4 cups mixed roasted salted nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cayenne, salt, cinnamon, ginger, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy.
- Toss the nuts, add the spice mixture, and toss until well coated.
- Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until dry, about 45 minutes.
- Take the baked nuts out of the oven.
- Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Elevate your spicy nuts with a hint of sweetness for a Christmas/holiday twist! Before roasting, toss in a little maple syrup mixture into the mix (skip the sugar).
- Swap the egg white and drizzle some olive oil instead.
- You can also drizzle olive oil over the spice-mixed nuts when you spread them on the sheet pan. The nuts will have a lovely golden sheen once they are baked.
- Embrace the adventure of roasting raw nuts. Roasting nuts before tossing up this recipe transforms the flavors, textures, and aromas of the final dish.
- Adjust the salt in the recipe based on the nuts you use. Remember, some pre-roasted nuts may contain some salt.
- Experiment with the spice powder mix. For instance, adding garlic powder can boost flavor, while chipotle chili powder will dial up the heat.
- Many substitutes are available for cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, ground ginger, and other ingredients. Feel free to adapt and customize.
- Once the nuts cool, store them immediately in an airtight container. It will last for up to two weeks.