Ina Garten Chipotle Nuts Recipe
The Ina Garten Chipotle Nuts Recipe is spicy, sweet and very addictive. These nuts are crunchy and full of bold flavor. They are perfect for parties, snacks or gift jars.
Ingredients
- Mixed nuts – 4 cups unsalted
- Egg white – 1 large
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Chipotle chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Ground cumin – ¼ teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Salt – ¾ teaspoon
- Water – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare the Egg White
- In a bowl, whisk egg white with water. Whisk until slightly frothy and foamy.
Mix Spices
- In another bowl, mix sugar, chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne and salt until combined.
Coat the Nuts
- Add nuts to egg white mixture. Stir well so every nut is lightly coated.
Add Spice Mix
- Sprinkle spice mixture over nuts. Toss gently until nuts are evenly covered with spices.
Spread on Tray
- Spread nuts in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the tray.
Bake the Nuts
- Bake for 30 minutes. Stir once halfway for even baking and coating.
Cool Completely
- Remove from oven. Let nuts cool fully. They will become crunchy as they cool.
Notes
- Use unsalted nuts to control salt level.
- Mix spices evenly for balanced flavor.
- Stir nuts halfway during baking.
- Let nuts cool fully before serving.
- Store only after nuts are completely cool.