Sweet and spicy Air fryer roasted nut mix is a great appetizer or snack that’s so addictive and healthy. You can bottle this in a jar or wrap in a little bag to make cute food gifts.
Air Fryer Roasted Nut Mix
Roasted nuts are a well-loved snack. It’s so addictive, makes a great appetizer, and guests love them! Air fryer makes roasting nuts a breeze so you can always whip up a batch in no time.
I have taken the roasted nuts a step further and made it gourmet with this Air fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nut Mix. My family goes crazy over it! It makes a great appetizer or snack!
Unlike the store-bought roasted nuts, homemade nuts are so healthy and nutritious. I have included almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds(pepitas) and sweetened them with honey.
This recipe is so easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s so versatile as well. Switch the nuts and seeds with your favorite nuts. I always have almonds and cashews in my pantry so that’s what I used. Feel free to use pecans, walnuts, or even peanuts.
This honey-roasted nut and seed mix is lightly spiced with a sweet smoky flavor. Add more heat or spices if you want it fiery. I keep it mild so the kids can enjoy it as well.
Roasting this delicious snack will only take 10 to 12 minutes from start to finish in the Air fryer. That’s why I love to make this in my Air fryer. It hardly takes any time. They are great as an after-school snack. If you’re entertaining, you can make a batch at the last moment just before the guests arrive.
Sweet and spicy roasted nut mix makes a great gift. Wrap them in cute little plastic bags or bottle them in cute jars for gift giving!
Why we love this Air fryer Roasted Nuts
- Easy and quick to make
- Healthy
- Addictive
- Great for gift giving
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Olive oil
- Hot sauce
- Honey
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
Air Fryer Roasted Nut Mix
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix oil, honey, hot sauce, paprika and salt until well mixed.
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Add the nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the dressing over the nuts and mix until all the nuts and seeds are well coated.
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Line the basket of your Air fryer with parchment paper. Transfer the nuts to the basket and place in a single layer.
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Air fry at 300 degree Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, stirring in between until the nuts are roasted.
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Remove the Air fryer basket. Transfer the nuts to a plate and let it cool. Break the nuts into clusters.
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Store in an air tight container. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
Notes
- Storage – Keep it at room temperature in an air tight container up to a week.
- Variations –
- Use more hot sauce or paprika to increase the heat.
- Switch up the nuts with pecans, walnuts or peanuts.
- Add raisins for a trail mix.
- Nuts roast fast and since there are so many Air fryer models and sizes, it’s better to keep an eye on the time. Check whether the nuts are roasted at 7 minute mark and increase the cook time by 1 or 2 minutes.
