Spicy Cashews

These spicy cashews are not for those with a sensitive palate. With ghost pepper salt and habanero chili powder, they live up to their name. You’ve been warned!

closeup of bowl of chili spiced cashews
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed Aleppo peppers

  • 1/4 teaspoon ghost pepper salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon habanero chili powder

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment.

  2. Add cashews to a resealable plastic bag; drizzle cashews with maple syrup. Stir taco seasoning, Aleppo chili peppers, ghost pepper salt, and habanero chili powder together in a small bowl.

  3. Sprinkle seasoning onto cashews, reseal the bag, and shake to distribute seasoning evenly. Spread cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir or shake the tray every 5 minutes to toast evenly. Allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight jar.

    Cook’s Note

    Both habanero chili powder and ghost pepper salt can be found online at Savory Spice. Word of warning: habanero chili powder is intensely spicy, and ghost peppers are five times hotter than habaneros.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
14g Fat
15g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 242mg 5%

* 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.