Best Spicy Chipotle Snack Mix Recipes

SPICY CHIPOTLE SNACK MIX

Spicy Chipotle Snack Mix image

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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.