Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts - sweetened with honey and seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder. A perfect snack or holiday appetizer.
Spiced nuts are one of my favorite holiday appetizers. I’m always thrilled to see them alongside a delicious cheese board - our go-to starters for a holiday spread.
Though I will say, I’m a bit particular about spiced nuts. Not too sweet, not too salty, but fully flavorful and crunchy.
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I’ve done spiced nuts before without any sweetener, which are great for an everyday snack. But when I want something a bit more special, I like to add a touch of honey for a bit of added sweetness. The honey also helps the nuts bake together, which results in plenty of amazing bites of that chewy goodness of candied honey. So good! Kinda wish I had some right here...
These Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts come together in less than 30 minutes. Great for a simple snack or flavorful holiday appetizer.
They also make a great holiday or hostess gift. Put them in a reusable tin or mason jar as a yummy zero waste gift for your favorite party guests!
Alright, ready to make these Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts? Let’s do it!
1 - Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2 - In a large bowl, combine nuts, honey, olive oil and spices. Stir until nuts are completely coated. Spread nut mixture out on a lined baking sheet.
3 - Roast for 15-20 minutes. You want the nuts to be nice and crunchy, but keep an eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from oven and let cool. I like to add a bit of course sea salt or Maldon Salt as they’re cooling to bring out those great natural flavors. Don’t worry if they aren’t fully crispy when you take them out, they’ll continue to crisp up as they cool. Share and enjoy!
These spiced nuts are super simple and 100% delicious.
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts: Tips, Tricks and Tools
Tools: This simple recipe requires just a baking sheet, silicone baking mat (optional, but highly recommended) and a mixing bowl.
Variations: Change up the spices! Try sweeter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin spice. Go with cumin, ginger and cardamom or perhaps a simple cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg mixture.
Swap in a different type of nut or use more of another type. Just keep the ratio in mind.
Ratio: For each cup of nuts, you’ll use about 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of honey/sweetener.
Make it vegan: use maple syrup instead of honey.
We hope you love these Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts!
Love this simple snack recipe? Check out our other delicious Holiday Party recipes like these Almond Butter Truffles or our festive Mulled Wine.
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Sweet & Spicy Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cups walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 sprinkle Maldon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine nuts in a large bowl. Add honey, olive oil and spices. Stir until nut mixture is well coated. Spread out on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes. You want the nuts to be crunchy, but don't let them burn. They will continue to crisp up a bit as they cool.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Maldon Salt (or sea salt) and let cool. Enjoy!
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