Southwestern Party Nuts Recipe
Southwestern Party Nuts are the sweet and savory snack mix your fingers are missing! Toss your favorite mixed nuts in this Tex-Mex seasoning blend and a little sugar for the best party food in just 10 minutes.
I’ve always been a grazer. Southwestern Party Nuts are so delicious, you’ll munch on them all day long. There’s no mixed nuts I’d rather see at a game day party.
Think a lot of spice with a dash of sweetness. They aren’t too hot though that you’ll need water or anything!
This recipe is so simple to make and literally takes about 10 minutes. Make a batch or two now, and keep them on hand for any guests that drop in.
Ingredients
- Mixed nuts: Use your favorite nut blend! I usually add some combination of peanuts, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and pecans.
- Butter: You need a little butter to help the seasonings stick to your roasted nuts! Vegan butter works if you’re on a plant-based diet, too.
- Chili powder: The smokiness of chili powder takes these party nuts to a new level! It’s the perfect Southwest seasoning,
- Garlic powder: I love garlic powder! It’s got a sweeter taste than raw garlic, and it makes every recipe better.
- Onion powder: Unlike raw garlic, onion powder — or dehydrated onion — has a sweeter flavor, too. Even if you hate raw onions, you’ll love this seasoning.
- Cinnamon: I love cinnamon on everything! Savory or sweet, this is my favorite spice.
- Cayenne pepper: All the spice in this roasted nuts recipe comes from cayenne pepper. Use a little or a lot, but get ready for a kick!
- Sugar: I like my roasted nuts to be a little sweet. When mixed into a bowl of warm nuts, the sugars almost caramelize, trapping all the yummy seasonings inside!
When I made this, I thought of my dad and his love for party nuts. He always has them on hand to serve to guests — and munch on himself. My mom has to tell him to stop eating all the nuts sometimes. He’s “nuts” for this Southwestern Party Nuts recipe!
What I Used for My Recipe
- Measuring cups and spoons: I’ve made these Southwestern Party Nuts so many times, I can eyeball the seasoning blend.
- Mixing bowls: You only need 2 mixing bowls for this party nuts recipe! I love glass mixing bowls because they’re easy to clean and easy to use.
- Baking sheets: Sturdy baking sheets are necessary when roasting nuts. Otherwise, they can pop during baking and send all your nuts flying!
How to Make It
- First, mix the nuts and melted butter together in a small bowl.
- Then, in another bowl, mix the Southwestern seasoning blend: chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle it on the buttered nuts and mix until they’re all coated.
- Now, spread the seasoned mixed nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake.
- When they’re fresh out of the oven, move the nuts back to a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. You can serve these nuts warm or cold.
What to Serve with This
This buffalo chicken dip is creamy with a little spice!
Cool down all the spice with these Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs.
Every holiday season, I’m serving up these delightful Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels. They are quick to whip up for unexpected guests and are typically gone in minutes!
How to Store Roasted Nuts
If stored properly, Southwestern Party Nuts can last a year. Seriously!
While nuts are totally safe at room temperature, they’ll last longer in the fridge or freezer where the temperature is more stable.
Typically, these party nuts will last up to 6 months in the refrigerator or an entire year in the freezer. Just thaw and enjoy at your next impromptu cocktail hour at home.
How Do You Make Seasoning Stick to Roasted Nuts?
For this TexMex party nuts recipe, I use a little melted butter to coat the nuts before seasoning. This helps the seasonings cling to the nuts during baking!
I’ve seen some recipes that use egg whites.
To keep the calories low, you can also blanch the nuts and season them while damp. You just need a little moisture to help that delicious southwestern spice blend stick!
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Southwestern Party Nuts
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Ingredients
- 3 cups salted mixed nuts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a bowl, mix together nuts and melted butter.
- In another small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over top nuts and mix together until nuts are coated with the spices.
- Spread nuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes.
- Add nuts to a bowl while they’re still fresh from the oven and sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat. Serve warm or allow to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
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Oh my gosh, you always post the most amazing recipes!!! I am definitely going to try this for SuperBowl!! My kids would probably love these too!!
yamyy..I love nuts
mmmm, they look really good and easy enough to make, be a lot cheaper making them than it would be buying, bet they taste alot better too, think I’m going to treat my hubby and make these for him!
i’m not big on nuts, but this looks tasty
I love nuts too! This recipe sounds super, I’m going to try these. If only I had some nuts to mix up for tomorrow’s game! Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for the post of this recipe. I’m always on the lookout for new snack recipes using nuts and the spices used in this is a new twist that I’ll have to try (and pin).
This sounds fantastic! I will have to make this for snacking tomorrow! (Super Bowl!)
Oh Thank you for this post! This is going to be a Must try for the Big Game Tomorrow =) Look and Sound Delicious =) Thank you again =)
I love nuts and this recipe sounds really good for parties.
Thank you for the recipe, this sounds great
I agree that this does appear to be an easier version – love spiced nuts.
I’ve made spiced nuts before but baked them for a much longer time. I’ll have to try this version–it’s so much easier! And I love the combination of spices here. Thank you for the recipe.
This looks so yummy! I am definitely going to give it a try, thanks 🙂
mmmmmmm that looks so so good. i love nuts and spices
Thanks for the recipe,my hubby the nut lover would love this,think i will make this for valentines
I am so trying this recipe as we love munching on nuts around here also. thanks for sharing.
I’m going to try this recipe the next time I have company at my home, it looks very enticing to try. Love nuts!
These sound really good and definitely addicting! Will add it to my recipes to try, thanks for sharing it!
Wow this sounds so good. My husband would love this nut mix. Thanks for the recipe!
They look really good!