Dragon Nut Recipe
Dragon Roasted Nuts is a flavorful and spicy roasted nut mix featuring a blend of mixed nuts coated in honey and a bold combination of spices like cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. These nuts are oven-roasted to a glossy, crunchy finish and make a perfect snack or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 55-70 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Nuts
- 16 oz (about 3 cups) mixed nuts (3 oz cashews, 3 oz almonds, 3 oz pecans, 3 oz walnuts, 4 oz peanuts – omit peanuts for Paleo)
Coating and Seasoning
- 1 large egg white
- 170g (about 1/2 cup) honey
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (use 1/4 tsp for milder mix)
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 C) and line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper to prepare for roasting.
- Whip Egg White and Coat Nuts: In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg white until frothy. Add the mixed nuts and toss well to coat them evenly with the egg white.
- Add Honey and Spices: If the honey is firm, warm it briefly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to liquefy. Add the honey and all the spices (salt, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger, cloves) to the nuts. Mix thoroughly to ensure every nut is well coated.
- Roast Nuts: Spread the nut mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 45-60 minutes. Stir and turn the nuts with a wooden spoon or spatula every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting. Roast until the nuts are lightly browned and have a glossy appearance.
- Cool and Store: Remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes. The cashews may feel soft initially but will become crunchy once fully cooled. Break apart any large clusters and store the nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a Paleo-friendly version, omit the peanuts from the nut mix.
- If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Make sure to stir the nuts every 15 minutes during roasting to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Allow nuts to cool completely before storing to retain crunchiness.
- Stored in an airtight container, these roasted nuts stay fresh for about 2 weeks.
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