Description
For a snack with a fiery kick, make our quick and easy recipe for stovetop spicy toasted nuts, tossed and toasted with garlic, warming spices and hot sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 2 cups raw unsalted mixed nuts
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed)
- 2–3 teaspoons vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Frank’s), to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until combined without any lumps. Set aside.
- Add the nuts to a large dry skillet and place it over medium heat. Toast the nuts while stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Set the nuts aside on a plate.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, sprinkle in the spice mix. Toast the spices, stirring constantly with a spatula until very fragrant, about 30-45 seconds. Decrease the temperature if necessary to avoid burning the spices.
- Add the toasted nuts back to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to coat in the spiced oil. Stir in the hot sauce to coat. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly just until coated well.
- Immediately remove from heat and transfer the nuts to the prepared baking sheet. Check for seasoning while still slightly warm, adding more salt as needed. Spread them out in a single layer to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Spicy toasted nuts may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Nuts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Snacks
Keywords: nuts, spicy, stovetop