By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
17 cal · 55 min
Cajun Spiced Nuts
Recipe GLPRf6aadf147ad7a9
Crispy, aromatic roasted mixed nuts coated with a savory Cajun seasoning and touch of sugar. These nuts develop a wonderfully fragrant, slightly caramelized exterior while staying crunchy inside. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat that keeps well for several days.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 Egg white
2 cups Salted mixed nuts
Directions
Preheat your oven to 250°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, Cajun seasoning, and egg white until well combined and slightly foamy in texture.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and toss until all nuts are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the nuts every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning. The nuts will become fragrant and slightly darker in color, with a slightly moist appearance.
Remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, they will develop their final crispy texture.
Once fully cooled, transfer the nuts to an airtight container. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any of the six major Charlotte chains—vegetable oil, sugar, egg white, and mixed nuts are everywhere, and Cajun seasoning blends are standard at Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and Kroger. At roughly $8–10 for six servings of mixed nuts (the cost driver), you're looking at $1.50–$1.75 per serving, which is reasonable for a snack or appetizer. The stated 55 minutes is honest: 5–10 minutes of prep and coating, then 40–45 minutes of roasting at a low temperature with one stir halfway through, so this is largely passive. It reheats beautifully in a 300-degree oven for 5 minutes, making it ideal for make-ahead entertaining or a grab-and-go snack throughout the week.
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