Best Cajun Spiced Nuts Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for the baking sheet
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 cups salted mixed nuts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
Whisk together the sugar, Cajun seasoning and egg white in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly foamy. Add the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Nuts will be fragrant and slightly darker but still a bit moist; they?ll crisp as they cool.
Cool completely on the pan. Nuts will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Provided by jab120638

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2-2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 (15-ounce) container lightly salted mixed nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together spices and dried herbs to form Cajun seasoning. In a separate small bowl, stir together melted butter and hot sauce. Pour mixed nuts into a large bowl. Pour melted butter and Cajun seasoning over nuts and toss to coat. Spread seasoned nuts, into an even layer on foil lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 200 degree F oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow nuts to cool completely, then store seasoned nuts in an air tight container.

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Yield 4-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
2 cups lightly dry roasted nuts

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning and cayenne. Add nuts to skillet; cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store for up to 3 weeks in a tightly covered container.