Here is an Emeril recipe I really like. It’s the perfect little nibble to serve with cocktails. I, personally, love these with margaritas. They have a Mexican or Southwest accent because of the chili powders used. As this is written, it isn’t very spicy. If you’d like it to be more spicy just increase the cayenne. Enjoy!
Sweet Chili Cashews
Servings: 6 -8
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Cayenne Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Ancho Chile Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Cashews
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix spices and reserve.
- Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to toast, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the butter, sugar, water, and spices to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until a glaze form, about 1 minute. Return the nuts to the skillet and toss to combine with the glaze. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are glazed and golden brown.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, Place in a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until coating drys a bit and isn't so sticky.
- Separate clusters with a fork. Let rest until cooled and the sugar has hardened about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
- Source: Adapted From Emeril
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RATE THIS RECIPENutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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Holly says
I love cashews! Sounds yummy:)
Shirley says
Yum… never thought of spicing up my own cashews!
Sandi says
looks really delicious!!
cookies and cups says
yum! you're right, these would be perfect with a margarita!
Cara says
mmm putting me near a bowl of these might be dangerous!
Queen B. says
OOOOOOO MY GOSH.
IF I HAVE A BEER, I ALWAYS HAVE TO EAT CASHEWS….NOT SURE WHY !
I WILL BE MAKING THESE !!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S.
IT WILL GO GREAT WITH THE SANGRIA I'M MAKING THIS WEEKEND !
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! !
Pete says
Wow, spicy cashew nuts with smoke paprika aroma, nice and delicious!
Julie says
Seriously good looking snack there! I know I'd never be able to stop once I got started on some of those.
Chef E says
Oh girl, you just must have known I came home with the biggest bag of raw cashews, so I will be making some of these, as well as a chocolate cashew cake I have been craving- never made one, so it will be interesting!
Tasha Lehman says
Oooh, those look awesome! My mom would love this, gonna pass it on!
My Kitchen in the Rockies says
Love spicy nuts. Thanks for sharing.
Tv Food and Drink says
Yum, Kathleen. When will I get to this… before or after I dig into all the amazing dip recipes I scoped out on your site this week.
I left an award for you on my blog along with a link. Hope it will bring some new faces to your blog. Cheers!
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T.J. says
I can taste them now 🙂 I just got a 5 lb bag of almonds from my co-op order, maybe a little tweaking of this recipe is in order 😉
Bridgett says
These must have amazing and addictive flavor. I agree, perfect with a margarita.
Leslie says
oh yum! Amazing flavors!
Debbi Smith says
I love, love, love cashews and this way looks excellent! I know they would disappear right away, these would be great for guests, thanks!
Raina says
These sound wonderful! I also think they would be great with margaritas. I cannot wait to try these. Thanks.
Pam says
My hubby is a cashew addict so I will be trying this and I think they'd go great with margaritas! Yum!
Susi says
Kathleen, that sounds really interesting! I might have to give it try with our next cocktail hour :o)
Rambling Tart says
Oh YUM, Kathleen! My brother made some like this but with coconut and chilies and I loved them. I will HAVE to try these soon. 🙂