Best 9 Spicy Almonds And Cashews Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing symphony of flavors with our carefully curated collection of spicy almonds and cashews recipes. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet heat, combining the nutty richness of almonds and cashews with a fiery kick that will ignite your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic dry roast or a more elaborate preparation, our diverse selection of recipes offers something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CASHEWS



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These seasoned nuts are so good, it's hard to stop eating them. I made them for gift baskets and got many compliments. They are perfect for the holidays but delicious to munch any time. -Jean Voan, Shepherd, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (10 ounces each) salted cashews
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPICED CANDIED CASHEWS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raw unsalted cashews
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the nuts, sugar, water, and salt into a large skillet over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook until the water is nearly evaporated and the liquid becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • After 10 minutes, sprinkle the spices over the nuts and stir well. Continue stirring constantly while the water evaporates completely, about 5 minutes. When there is no longer any sugar syrup left in the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat and stir the nuts vigorously but carefully in the pan until the sugar seizes up and the nuts are evenly coated with crystallized sugar.
  • Turn the nuts out onto the lined baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Cool completely before sifting the excess sugar from the coated nuts and storing in an airtight container.
  • Cook's Note: DO NOT touch the nuts at any time while cooking or just afterward. Cooked sugar is extremely hot and can burn instantly when touched.

SPICY ALMONDS AND CASHEWS



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Categories     Bake     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Almond     Cashew     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups whole blanched almonds, toasted lightly
2 cups raw cashews (available at natural foods stores), toasted lightly

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the cumin, the chili powder, the cayenne, the salt, and the paprika, and cook the spices, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the nuts and stir them to coat them well. Transfer the coated nuts to a baking pan large enough to hold them in one layer and toast them in a preheated 350°F. oven for 5 minutes. Let the nuts cool and transfer them to serving dish.

SPICY CASHEWS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups whole unsalted roasted cashews
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt

Steps:

  • Place a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and cashews and toss to coat. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve. They will crisp as they sit.

SPICY ALMONDS



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We like to venture out into the mountain range that surrounds our family cabin. These nuts never taste better than when we enjoy them together at the peak of an amazing hike. Almonds are extremely nutritious, and when dressed up with a wonderful blend of spices, they go from ordinary to awesome! -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2.50 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white, room temperature
2-1/2 cups unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Add almonds; toss to coat. Sprinkle with spice mixture; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS



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Try serving these nuts with our Salad with Cranberries and Almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups unblanched almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook honey and water with olive oil, stirring, until combined, 1 minute. Add almonds; toss to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to sugar mixture (do not scrape extra glaze into bowl); toss to coat. Cool in a single layer.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
  • Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

HOT AND SPICY ALMONDS



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I adopted this recipe a while ago and have changed the amount of salt. The original recipe called for 1/2 cup which seemed far too much.

Provided by HappyBunny

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cumin, Ground
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
3 cups natural almonds
sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan.
  • Add worcestershire sauce, cumin, sugar, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the nuts and stir to coat evenly with seasonings.
  • Spread the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Remove from the oven and toss with sea salt.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.4, Fat 66, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 87.1, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 23.2

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS



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An addictive snack that's great for parties or just having around the house--you'll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

Provided by katiebecck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ cups whole almonds
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake: they burn quickly.
  • Stir together the sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Stir together the water, honey, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the toasted almonds until evenly moistened. Pour the almonds into the sugar and spice mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto baking sheets in a single layer, and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure even roasting and prevent overcrowding.
  • Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent burning and allow the nuts to toast evenly.
  • Stir the nuts frequently to ensure even browning and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to create different flavor profiles. Try chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
  • Add some sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar. This will help balance out the heat from the spices.
  • For a crunchy coating, toss the nuts in a beaten egg white before adding the spices.
  • Roast the nuts until they are fragrant and golden brown. This will take about 10-15 minutes, depending on the type of nut and the heat of your stovetop.
  • Let the nuts cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them stay crispy.

Conclusion:

Spicy almonds and cashews are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to trail mix, salads, and yogurt. They are also a great way to add some extra flavor and crunch to your favorite dishes. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of spicy almonds and cashews. You won't be disappointed!

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