These Spicy Nuts, the crunchy nuts perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and rosemary, are ready in under 20 minutes, including baking time. They're the perfect snack to enjoy during chilly weather.
I've tested this recipe with various spice combinations, and this spice blend turned out finger-lickingly delicious. My family loved it, and I hope you will too.
Serve them for a cozy movie or game night, or enjoy them with drinks. This is a one-stop solution for all occasions!
This recipe is simple and stellar if you are looking for spicy nuts for Christmas. Simply mix the nuts with the spices, bake, and Enjoy!
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Why Do We All Love This Recipe?
⭐️Easy to make with pantry-staple ingredients.
⭐️It is customizable with a satisfying crunch, making it ideal for serving any special occasion.
⭐️Versatile, great for everyday and special day occasions!
Ingredients
- Mixed Nuts: For this spicy nuts recipe, I used a combination of almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, and raw pumpkin seeds. You can choose any single nut or a mix based on your preference.
- Olive Oil: You can substitute it with butter for a richer flavor.
- Brown Sugar: I used light brown sugar because of its milder sweetness. However, you can also choose dark brown sugar for its intense molasses flavor.
- Smoked paprika: Works best when combined with cinnamon(see below if you are looking you want to spice up).
- Cinnamon: Choose a quality brand and check the expiration date, as cinnamon loses flavor over time.
- Garlic Powder: This adds a subtle depth that works well with the other spices.
- Rosemary: I used dried rosemary, but if you have fresh rosemary, feel free to use it. Just chop it before adding.
How To Make Spicy Nuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, add the nuts.
- Add olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary.
- Toss the nuts until evenly coated.
- Then, spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat
These spicy nuts have a gentle warmth from black pepper.
You can adjust the quantity of black pepper and smoked paprika according to your heat preference.
For more heat, substitute black pepper or smoked paprika with cayenne pepper to give the nuts mild heat.
Storage & Reheating
You can also enjoy the leftovers as a salad topping, in granola, or tossed into a trail mix.
You can store the spicy nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to two weeks, or freeze them for up to six months.
To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about five minutes until warm. You can also enjoy them chilled directly from the refrigerator.
FAQ
You can use any nuts, such as almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and more, individually or in combination. Choose what works best for your taste in this spicy nuts recipe!
You can substitute brown sugar with alternatives like coconut sugar or honey. If you use honey, you may need less oil to balance the mixture.
Roasting these nuts in the oven typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. Be sure to stir them halfway through for even baking, and keep an eye on them in the final stages, as they can burn quickly.
Cinnamon, rosemary, and brown sugar are favorites, but you can add cumin or nutmeg. You can also substitute rosemary with thyme or oregano.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, etc.
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional(see notes 1)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rosemary (see notes 2)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the nuts, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary.
- Toss until nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the nuts are toasted; stir halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let the nuts cool completely. They'll crisp up as they cool.
- And Enjoy!!
Notes
- Cayenne pepper adds a spicy kick; adjust for the preferred heat level.
- If you are using fresh rosemary, chop it finely.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness; they stay in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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