Cajun Cashews

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These Cajun cashews may become your family’s favorite snack—spicy, savory, and crunchy roasted cashews can be addictive. To increase the spiciness, add more cayenne.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on May 13, 2024
bowl of spiced roasted whole cashews with more cashews in a jar behind them
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
22 mins
Total Time:
32 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon chile garlic sauce, such as Sriracha®

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • 2 cups whole cashews

  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and set aside.

  2. Melt butter and oil in a medium-size saucepan over low heat. Stir in Worcestershire, Sriracha, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, and simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cashews and toss until well coated with seasonings.

  3. Pour nuts onto the prepared baking sheet, and spread out into a single layer. Set the saucepan aside.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them when baking to make sure they don’t burn.

  5. Pour hot cashews back into the saucepan, sprinkle with coarse salt, and toss until well coated. Transfer the nuts back to the baking sheet to cool. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483 Calories
41g Fat
24g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 53%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 2103mg 91%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 449mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.