Spicy Cajun Nuts Mix (Printable version)
Crunchy Cajun-spiced nut blend featuring a mix of cashews, almonds, pecans, and peanuts roasted to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw cashews
02 - 1 cup raw almonds
03 - 1 cup raw pecans
04 - 1 cup raw peanuts
→ Seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
14 - ½ teaspoon brown sugar
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine all nuts.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar.
04 - Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely. Nuts will crisp up as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Once you start eating these nuts you literally cannot stop they disappear within minutes at any gathering
- The homemade spice blend puts those overpriced store bought tins to absolute shame
02 -
- The nuts might still feel slightly soft when you first pull them out but they will crisp up remarkably as they cool
- Taste a nut after coating but before roasting so you can adjust the heat level since you cannot undo cayenne once it is baked
03 -
- Room temperature nuts roast more evenly than cold straight from the fridge nuts
- A silpat mat works even better than parchment if you have one because nothing sticks to it