Ingredients
Nuts
- 3 cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts)
Coating
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Spice Mix
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk egg white and water until frothy.
- Coat Nuts: Add mixed nuts to the egg white mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Mix Spices: In a separate bowl, combine sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Season Nuts: Sprinkle the spice mixture over the coated nuts and toss thoroughly to ensure all nuts are well covered.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake and Stir: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and promote even roasting.
- Separate and Cool: Remove from oven and immediately separate any nuts stuck together. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet; the nuts will crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Stirring every 10 minutes prevents sticking and ensures even roasting.
- Adjust spice levels to your desired taste by modifying the amounts of cayenne and cinnamon.
- Store cooled nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Ideal for holiday snack boards or as thoughtful homemade gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
