Spicy Nuts Cajun Mix (Print)
A savory blend of nuts coated in spicy Cajun seasoning for a flavorful snack.
# Ingredient list:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw cashews
02 - 1 cup raw pecan halves
03 - 1 cup raw almonds
04 - 1 cup raw peanuts
→ Spices & Seasonings
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (for a touch of sweetness)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all nuts.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and maple syrup or honey if using.
04 - Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the tray. Nuts will crisp as they cool.
08 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Once you start eating these nuts it is genuinely hard to stop
- The spice blend hits every perfect flavor note from smoky to slightly sweet
- They make your house smell like a professional kitchen
02 -
- The nuts will still feel slightly soft when you first pull them from the oven but they crisp up perfectly as they cool
- Stirring halfway through is nonnegotiable or you will get uneven browning and some burnt spots
03 -
- Use fresh spices older ones lose their potency and will not coat the nuts as effectively
- Let the nuts cool completely before storing or trapped steam will make them soggy