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Homemade Spicy Nuts

Crunchy Homemade Spicy Nuts for Irresistible Snacking

Make irresistible Homemade Spicy Nuts in just 5 minutes of prep, perfect for snacking or sharing!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 individual servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Nut Mix
  • 1 cup Almonds or pecans for variety
  • 1 cup Walnuts or pecans as alternative
  • 1 cup Cashews or pistachios for change
  • 1 cup Hazelnuts or use more almonds/walnuts
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit for milder flavor
For Roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or melted coconut oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add your choice of nut mix and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the oiled nuts and toss again to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the seasoned nuts on the lined sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
  6. Check for doneness around the 10-minute mark, continue roasting if necessary.
  7. Allow the nuts to cool on the sheet pan for about 5–10 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These nuts are perfect for sharing or enjoy them solo. Customize the nut types and spice levels to your preference for every batch!

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