Crunchy Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

threeovens's Note:

From "Cooks Country" magazine. This is perfect for a mixture of cashews, peanuts, and almonds.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 cups

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb unsalted nuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
2. Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
3. Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
6. Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
7. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

Reviews

[secondprof51]

Great way to have an alternative recipe for nuts.. Rare occasions do we have them spiced up.