If you are looking for an easy party food, then you have found it with this recipe for Chili Spiced Nuts. Classic chili seasonings give this nut mix a bold flavor that guests will go crazy for. With just a few steps in your slow cooker, you can have the ultimate gameday snack to serve in just a couple hours. Different nuts can be easily interchanged in this nut mix depending on your preferences.
Makes9 Cups
Slow Cooker Time LOW3 hr
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
OccasionPicnic
Dietary RestrictionsGluten Free
MealSnack
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted shelled whole almonds
- 1 1/2 cup shelled cashews
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted shelled macadamia nuts
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 1/2 cup pepitas
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Place the chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Stir to combine; reserve.
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Place the nuts in the ceramic pot of your slow cooker. Add the spice mixture and stir.
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Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat.
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Cover and turn the unit to high for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, reset the timer and set to low for 2 hours.
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Stir mixture occasionally, about every 15 minutes.
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Transfer nuts to a baking sheet lines with paper towels to cool before serving or storing.