Cajun Spiced Nuts Recipes

ROASTED CAJUN NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment.
• Mix the sugar, Cajun seasoning and cayenne together in a small bowl. If your Cajun seasoning does not contain salt, add 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Mix the warm bacon fat or butter with the garlic in a large bowl. Add the almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts and toss to coat well.
• In another large bowl, whisk the egg white vigorously until foamy. Add the nuts to the egg white and toss to coat. Add the seasoning mix and toss to coat.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until glossy and lightly toasted, about 1 hour. Cool completely; the nuts will crisp as they cool.

CAJUN SPICED 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.

CAJUN SPICED MIXED NUTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

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.

CAJUN SPICED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in seasoning and cayenne.
• Add peanuts 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.

CAJUN SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375¼F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add the pecans - saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the brown sugar and cook until caramelized.
• Stir in the paprika, chile powder and cumin. Add the vinegar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
• Season with salt.
• Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and bake in an oven until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.