Description
Hot Honey Roasted Cashews are a spicy-sweet snack combining honey, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika, roasted to perfection with cashews for a crunchy, addictive treat.
Ingredients
2 cups raw cashews
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the raw cashews with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the cashews and toss until well coated.
- Spread the cashews in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme, if desired.
- Serve as a snack, salad topping, or part of a charcuterie board.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper or add chili flakes.
Use a mix of nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts for variety.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave syrup.
To prevent burning, stir the cashews halfway through roasting and check them closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
