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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts

    Published on November 30, 2020 - Updated on April 7, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    sweet and spicy mixed nuts
    These Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts make a great snack to bring to work or for those long road trips. Quick & Easy to make as well.
    sweet and spicy mixed nuts

    I love to make a batch of these Sweet & Spicy Mixed Nuts for those long road trips. In my case, when we go camping. It's not unheard of that I will drive 4-5 hours in one day to get to our destination. So these Mixed Nuts come in real handy!

    mixed nuts on baking sheet ready for 1st bake
    Mixed Nuts before 1st Bake
    Mixed Nuts before 2nd Bake

    I recommend you use unsalted mixed nuts for this recipe as you will be adding several seasonings and if you use mixed nuts that are pre-salted, it might be a little too much salt when all is said and done. You can also leave out the kosher salt listed in this recipe if you use salted mixed nuts.

    If you really want to crank up the heat, I would suggest adding a little more cayenne pepper than listed in the recipe. But be careful when using cayenne, a little goes a long way! You have been warned!

    The kind of mixed nuts you pick for this recipe is totally up to you as well. I have had good luck find a 2 pound container of unsalted mixed nuts at a reasonably priced at Costco and Sam's Club.

    sweet and spicy mixed nuts
    Sweet & Spicy Mixed Nuts make an excellent Xmas Gift!

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Mixed Nuts, Light Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Paprika, Ground Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Kosher Salt and Egg.

    🥣 How to make Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    Spread the mixed nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F.
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine both sugars, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, beat the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water until frothy. Add the mixed nuts to the egg white mixture and toss to coat. Then toss the nut mixture with the sugar and spice mixture.
    Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until the coating is set, 15 to 20 minutes.
    Let the nuts cool on the baking sheet. Separate them with a fork as they cool.

    Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts

    Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts

    These Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts make a great snack to bring to work or for those long road trips. Quick & Easy to make as well.
    4.34 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Cool Time 15 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 34
    Calories 110 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Cups Mixed Nuts, unsalted
    • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoon White Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 Egg White
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Spread the mixed nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine both sugars, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water until frothy. Add the mixed nuts to the egg white mixture and toss to coat. Then toss the nut mixture with the sugar and spice mixture.
    • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until the coating is set, 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Let the nuts cool on the baking sheet. Separate them with a fork as they cool.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ozCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. G-Ma

      December 18, 2020 at 8:36 am

      I love nuts, any kind of nuts. So I decided to try this recipe. There is nothing negative I can say about this recipe. The egg white makes these nuts shiny and the spices make them very tasty. A great idea to put them in a jar for gifts for hostess gifts. They are beyond delicious. They have a crunchy taste. Will make these time and time again.

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