Best 7 Spicy Chipotle Snack Mix Recipes

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Are you looking for a snack that brings the heat while tantalizing your taste buds? Look no further than the fiery and flavorful world of chipotle snack mix. This electrifying blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy ingredients creates an unforgettable snacking experience that leaves you craving more. With its perfect balance of crunch, spice, and addictive flavors, chipotle snack mix is the ultimate choice for those seeking a snack that packs a punch. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a movie night, or simply satisfying your mid-afternoon cravings, chipotle snack mix is the go-to snack that will turn any occasion into a fiesta of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CHIPOTLE CHEX MIX



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Chipotles and chili powder add a smoky, spicy kick to this snack mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in pepper, chili powder and salt. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Sprinkle with cheese. Let cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY RANCH SNACK MIX



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 1h

Yield about 11 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons buttermilk powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 cups pretzel snaps
2 cups Cheddar bunny crackers
2 cups oyster crackers
2 cups sriracha peas (or use wasabi peas if the sriracha ones are hard to find)
2 cups white Cheddar cheese balls
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sriracha
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk powder, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, dry mustard, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. (This is a homemade dry ranch seasoning mix which you could also treat like the packet and stir into sour cream or Greek yogurt for a quick dip!)
  • In a large bowl, combine the pretzel snaps, Cheddar bunnies, oyster crackers, sriracha peas and white Cheddar balls.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet (or the microwave) and stir in the sriracha.
  • Drizzle the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss with the seasoning mix and Parmesan. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake, tossing once or twice, until everything is dry and toasted, about 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.

SPICY SNACK MIX



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I've worked on the tiny details of this simple spicy snack mix recipe for years and years. My friends ask me to bring a batch every time I come over.

Provided by Veronica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®)
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups crispy rice cereal
4 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups crispy wheat cereal squares
2 cups small twist pretzels
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high, checking at 15-second intervals, until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chile-garlic sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and onion powder until well mixed.
  • Combine rice, corn, and wheat cereals in a large bowl. Transfer 2 to 3 cups cereal mixture to a separate bowl and pour about 1 ounce of butter mixture over top; mix with your hands until completely coated. Transfer cereal to a metal baking sheet, spreading into an even layer. Continue coating small amounts of cereal mixture with butter mixture and layering evenly on the baking sheet, using another sheet if needed; if too much is on the sheet, it doesn't get crispy.
  • Coat pretzels with the remaining butter mixture and add to the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir cereal mixture and redistribute in an even layer. Return to the oven and continue to cook, stirring and redistributing every 15 minutes, until crispy and golden, another 30 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle sugar lightly over cereal mixture during the last 15 minutes; do not add it too early or it will burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 667 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPICY RANCH PARTY MIX



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This is the perfect party snack to have lying around. It's salty, a bit spicy, and loaded with bright herb flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
3 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
3 cups crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
2 cups mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dill, parsley, chives, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Remove from heat.
  • Place wheat, rice, and corn cereal squares in a large bowl. Add nuts. Stir in the seasoned butter. Spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once halfway through, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 hour. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1192.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPICY CHIPOTLE SNACK MIX



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My family craves anything flavored with chipotle--and this spicy snack fills the bill. It's great for last-minute get-togethers because it takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
1 cup miniature pretzels
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts. In a small bowl, combine the butter and spices; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, stirring three times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY CHIPOTLE CASHEW SNACK MIX



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A spicy and zesty snack mix with a combo of cashews, crispy cereal, corn nuts, pretzels and popcorn.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons chipotle powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for oiling the baking sheet
1 large egg white
3 cups unsalted raw cashews
1 cup rice or corn cereal squares
1/2 cup corn nuts
1/2 cup mini pretzels
1/2 cup oyster crackers
1 cup cheese popcorn

Steps:

  • For the chipotle spice blend: Mix together the sugar, chipotle powder, coriander, cumin, lime zest, granulated garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the snack mix: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the cashews, cereal, corn nuts, pretzels and oyster crackers and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat again.
  • Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then stir in the popcorn and transfer to a large bowl.

SPICY PARTY MIX



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When a recipe for a seasoned snack mix first appeared on the back of the Chex cereal box in the 1950s, people went crazy for it. Years later, a Google search for the recipe yields more than two million results for various riffs, from savory to spicy to sweet. Many call for tossing the dry ingredients with the wet, then letting the mix dry on paper towels, but baking it at a low temperature yields crisper, more flavorful results. Hot sauce gives this version a bit of a kick, but if you don't like heat, you can leave it out. View this recipe as a template to tweak as you see fit: Use crunchy, roasted edamame or green peas in place of the nuts, substitute Thai red curry paste or Sriracha for the hot sauce, or double up on whatever ingredients you like best. Keep the dry-to-wet ratios the same and you can't go wrong.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield About 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups rice, corn or wheat Chex or Crispix cereal, or a combination
2 cups any kind of lightly salted nut
2 cups small pretzels
3 cups add-ins, such as cheese crackers, rice crackers, bagel chips, sesame sticks or a combination
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat to 250 degrees. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine cereal, nuts, pretzels and add-ins in a very large bowl. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, about 1 minute. (You can also do this in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.) Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  • Add half of the melted butter mixture to the cereal mixture. Gently and thoroughly fold to combine. Add the rest of the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Divide the mixture evenly across the prepared pans. Bake, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes, until crisp and slightly darkened in color, about 1 hour. Cool completely on the pans on wire racks before serving (if you can wait that long). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chips: For the best flavor and texture, use sturdy chips that can hold up to the spicy coating. Tortilla chips, pita chips, or bagel chips are all good options.
  • Make sure the chipotle peppers are finely chopped: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the snack mix and provide a consistent level of heat.
  • Use a light hand with the cayenne pepper: A little bit goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different add-ins: Nuts, seeds, pretzels, and dried fruit are all great additions to this snack mix. Be creative and have fun with it!
  • Store the snack mix in an airtight container: This will help it stay fresh and crispy for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

This spicy chipotle snack mix is the perfect party food or afternoon snack. It's easy to make, delicious, and addictive. So next time you're looking for a spicy snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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