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Roasted Nuts with Olive Oil and Spices
5 from 57 votes

Roasted Nuts with Olive Oil and Spices

These roasted nuts are coated in olive oil and a mix of spices including garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to provide a warm, mildly spicy flavor. Baking them at a low temperature allows the nuts to toast evenly and crisp up after cooling, delivering a crunchy, aromatic snack ideal for casual servings or party platters. The combination of smoked and chili spices introduces depth without overwhelming the natural nut flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups nuts about 16 ounces total - see note below, raw
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the nuts in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together until the nuts are well coated.
  4. Spread the nuts on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake the nuts in the preheated oven until fragrant and browned, for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Leave the nuts on the baking sheet and let them cool and crisp up, undisturbed, for about 20 minutes.
  7. Transfer the nuts to a bowl and serve.

Notes

  • Use a mix of nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, and pecan halves, or your favorites.
  • Add extra cayenne pepper for more intense spiciness beyond the mild heat in this recipe.
  • Taste the nuts after roasting and sprinkle additional salt while still warm if desired.
  • Store cooled nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; for longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.