CRUNCHY CHILI LIME SPICED NUTS

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From "Cooks Country" magazine. This is perfect for a mixture of cashews, peanuts, and almonds.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb unsalted nuts
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
  • Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
  • Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

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