Spicy Cajun Nuts Mix (Printable)

Crunchy nut medley with bold Cajun spices, roasted for a flavorful snack anytime.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cashews, almonds, pecans, and peanuts.
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 until well combined.
04 - Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
05 - Spread the seasoned nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until nuts are golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Nuts will crisp up as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Once you start snacking, putting the bowl down becomes genuinely impossible
  • The homemade spice blend hits every flavor note without being overwhelmingly spicy
  • Makes your kitchen smell incredible while roasting
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling step because that is when the nuts achieve their signature crunch
  • Stirring halfway through prevents the bottom nuts from scorching while the top ones stay underdone
  • The nuts will continue to cook slightly after removing from the oven so pull them when they look slightly lighter than your desired color
03 -
  • Use raw nuts instead of roasted ones so they do not become too dark or bitter during the second roasting
  • Double the spice blend if you prefer a heavier coating on your nuts

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