Serves 10
75 min
Roasted Cajun Nuts
Recipe GLPR8fccd111b962ac
A savory and spicy roasted nut mix featuring almonds, cashews, pecans, and peanuts coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning blend with garlic and a hint of cayenne heat. The nuts are bound with egg white and rendered bacon fat for a crispy, glossy finish. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (if Cajun seasoning does not contain salt)
2 tablespoons warm rendered bacon fat or melted unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 cup raw unsalted almonds
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 large egg white
Directions
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. If your Cajun seasoning blend does not already contain salt, add 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the mixture. Set the seasoning blend aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the warm bacon fat or melted butter with the grated garlic. Add the almonds, cashews, pecans, and peanuts to this mixture. Toss everything together until all the nuts are evenly coated with the butter-garlic mixture.
In another large bowl, whisk the egg white vigorously until it becomes foamy and light. Add the coated nuts to the egg white and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the nuts and toss again until all nuts are evenly seasoned.
Spread the seasoned nuts in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until the nuts are glossy and lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet; the nuts will become crispy as they cool.
