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Homemade Spiced Mixed Nuts (Easy Small‑Batch Snack Mix)

If you love a crunchy, flavorful snack that feels a little fancy without any fuss, these Homemade Spiced Mixed Nuts are such a winner. Toasty almonds, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts get coated in warm spices for a sweet‑savory mix that’s perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping salads. They come together quickly and make your kitchen smell amazing—always a bonus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Raw Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Raw Cashew
  • 1/2 cup Raw Pecan
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table Salt
  • 3 teaspoon Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Mix all the spices in a bowl.
  2. Transfer the nuts in a bowl. Pour the oil and toss until the nuts are coated with oil. Sprinkle 3/4 of the mixed spices.
  3. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Take out of the oven and mix. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven.
  5. Let cool completely before serving. The nuts will get crunchier as it cools down.
  6. Store in an airtight container. This could last 2 – 3 weeks at room temperature.

Video

Notes

  1. Amount of Oil: I tested this first with 2 teaspoon of olive oil which I find not enough. It was nice that it was lightly oiled, but the spices did not stick to the nuts that much. This makes it lost the flavor for me. Most of the spices where left on the top instead on on the nuts. I also tested this with 4 teaspoon which I find a bit too much. Yes, the spices and salt definitely stick to the nuts and I was able to taste the saltiness and flavor but I find it a bit too wet. In the end, my sweet spot was at 3 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The salt and spices stick to the nuts and I can taste the wonderful flavor and heat without the nuts being too oily and wet.
  2. Amount of Salt: You can adjust the amount of salt to your preference. I had tested this using 1/4 teaspoon of salt which I find not enough to give the salty taste I was looking for. I also tested this with 3/4 teaspoon of salt which I find a bit too much although still tolerable. If you like eating salty nuts, it might still work for you. I find my sweet spot at 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Basically 1/4 teaspoon is lightly salted, 1/2 teaspoon medium salted and 3/4 teaspoon highly salted. I wouldn't recommend going above 3/4 teaspoon salt.