Creole Spiced Nuts Snack (Printable)

A crunchy snack featuring mixed nuts coated in a bold Creole spice blend, ideal for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts)

→ Spice Blend

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, melted butter, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed.
03 - Add mixed nuts to the bowl and toss thoroughly until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
04 - Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until nuts are toasted and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are dangerously addictive once you start snacking
  • The spice blend hits every flavor note without overwhelming
02 -
  • The nuts will still feel slightly soft when you first pull them from the oven but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
  • Do not skip stirring halfway through or the bottom nuts will burn while the top ones stay undercooked
03 -
  • Buy raw nuts instead of roasted ones so they do not become bitter during the second cooking
  • Let the nuts cool completely before storing or they will steam and lose their crunch in the container

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