Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts
Turn up the heat on your snack game with these Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts! This irresistible recipe combines the rich, nutty flavor of toasted walnuts with a bold blend of cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cinnamon for a unique kick. Tossed in a glossy mixture of olive oil and honey, these nuts are baked to perfection, achieving a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect as a standalone snack, an elevated party appetizer, or a crunchy topping for salads and roasted vegetables. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these spiced walnuts are sure to become your new favorite go-to treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and honey. Stir well to make a smooth coating mixture.
Add the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed in the oil and honey mixture.
Add the walnut halves to the bowl and toss until all the walnuts are well coated with the spicy mixture.
Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, stirring the walnuts halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the walnuts cool completely on the tray. They will crisp up as they cool.
Transfer the cooled spicy toasted walnuts to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy them as a snack or a topping for salads!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
