How to Make Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Almonds are a versatile and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One delicious way to enjoy almonds is by giving them a sweet and spicy kick with this mouthwatering recipe for Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds. This recipe combines the natural crunch and nuttiness of almonds with a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will have you reaching for handful after handful.

Roasting almonds not only enhances their flavor and crunch, but it also brings out the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups whole almonds
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 cups almonds

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Combine egg white and vanilla in large bowl; beat until frothy. Add almonds and toss to coat. Pour almonds into a mesh strainer to drain excess liquid, 5 to 10 minutes. Return strained almonds to the bowl.
  • Stir white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt together in a bowl. Sprinkle sugar mixture over almonds and toss to coat evenly. Spread coated nuts evenly onto prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake, stirring every 20 minutes, until the seasoning clings to the almonds, about 1 hour. Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 281mg