Why we love this easy homemade recipe
- This homemade nut mix is crazy delicious and may I say – even better than store bought options.
- It’s versatile so you can use a different nut mix than the one prescribed in the recipe card and it will still be great. I’ve personally tried this with the raw “fancy nut mix” from costco and it works well.
- Check out what nuts others have tried in the comments below.
What readers are saying…
I received a jar of homemade spicy nut mix for Christmas and liked it so much that I looked to the internet for inspiration and luckily landed on this recipe.So glad I did! It is easy, quick, and delicious! Will make this recipe a permanent one in my recipe box. Thank you for sharing!
Sandie
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How Long To Roast Nuts?
In testing, I’ve found that roasting nuts at 350° Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes cooks them perfectly.
If you cook them at a higher temp you risk burning them and at a lower temp they take longer and never get that “toasted” taste and texture.
But be careful, nuts can burn when roasted. So, make sure you pull the sheet pan out carefully halfway through and gently stir the nut mix so it cooks evenly. You’ll get great results every time!
Looking for more homemade snacks? Check out all of our easy snack recipes!
Tips for Keeping the Seasoning on Homemade Spicy Nuts
To help the seasonings stick to homemade roasted nuts, here’s what to do:
- Coat the nuts completely with your preferred oil (avocado or olive oil work great)
- Immediately toss the nuts with the seasoning mixture
- Gently stir the nuts to mix when cooking and don’t shake them around a lot
Following these tips will help keep the seasonings on the nuts. However, some will always fall off into the container.
But who doesn’t enjoy those last few handfuls with extra seasoning?
Your Turn to Make This Easy Spicy Nut Mix
Go ahead and roast a batch of these spicy nuts! They are a fun homemade snack to share with your family and friends.
Let us know how it goes by leaving a comment below. Also, take a photo and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood, so we can check it out. We love to see what you’re making!
Homemade Spicy Nuts in 20 Minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add all of the nuts to a bowl. Prepare the spice mixture by combining all the seasonings in a small bowl or ramekin and mixing.
- Drizzle the nuts with the olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the nuts and toss to coat again.
- Place nuts in a single layer on the sheet pan. Place in the oven to roast for 15 minutes, removing halfway through to stir.NOTE: All ovens cook differently, so adjust your cooking time as needed. Start checking the nuts around 10 minutes and remove them when cooked. They will start to burn/blacken a little if you leave them in too long.
- Remove nuts from oven and allow them to cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
My family and friends absolutely enjoyed, have made another batch as it was polished off in no time.
So easy and good. My neighbor gives me shelled pecans and they are delicious with this spice mix. Had a childhood friend that would make something similar for Christmas gifts and so brings back warm memories.
I’ve been making these spice nuts for almost 10 years….my kids are grown and always say this is the best gift in their Christmas stocking every year….I always come back to this recipe …it’s the BEST!!!!! Thank you for a winner recipe !!!!!!
What an amazing review Marie – thank you!
Extraordinary receipe and result. Particularly beneficial is the fact sheet on recipe ingredients as well as the ability to modify the recipe amounts to make more or less.
Soooo GOOD
Made these on the weekend and have to make more again today.
Thanks for the deliciousness
So delicious! Everyone raved about them and wanted the recipe. Very easy to make. I love this recipe.
Thanks for the review Patti, glad you all enjoyed these!
I have made this for several holidays and gatherings and everybody raves about them! Sooo good!
We absolutely LOVE this recipe!
Your ratio is spot on! My husband likes super spicy anything, so after loving the first batch, I doubled (except chili powder – 2 TBL) the spices. Perfection. Love that the ratio is so good, we can adjust and use for our level of spiciness. Yay!!!
I love the recipe 😋 so did family !
This recipe is fabulous. It’s similar to another one I’ve used before but couldn’t find. They have just the right amount of spice and are very tasty indeed. The only problem is I can’t stop eating them 🤣
They’d make a great gift in a jar. Thank you.