Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nuts -

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nuts

These Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nuts are an irresistible summer snack. They go really well with a cold beer on a hot summer afternoon!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Cooling Time15

Total Time1 5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almonds, grill, nuts, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, summer

Servings: servings

Calories: 226kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

1 9”x13” foil pan
2 cups whole almonds
2 cups raw shelled pumpkin seeds i.e. pepitas
1 cup roasted Spanish peanuts
2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 Tbsp honey can substitute maple syrup
1 Tbsp brown sugar
½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp hot chili oil also known as chili crisp
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
¾ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat grill to ~250°F using indirect heat (see note).
Using a 9”x13” foil pan, add almonds in a single layer and grill over indirect heat for 14-16 minutes. (Tip: Stir nuts/seeds every 5-6 minutes to prevent the ones on the bottom from burning.)
Add pumpkin seeds and peanuts; toss until well combined.
Continue grilling over indirect heat for 12-14 more minutes.
Meanwhile, using a medium bowl, whisk together all of the remaining ingredients.
Drizzle seasoning mixture on top of nuts; toss until well combined.
Continue grilling over indirect heat for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from grill and spread mixture onto parchment paper.
Let cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Indirect cooking on a grill is the opposite of cooking over direct flame. Most ceramic grill/smokers have inserts for indirect grilling. If you have a gas grill, you can set it up for indirect grilling by turning the two outside burners on medium or medium-low. Then just leave the middle burner(s) off. This method is called “M-O-M,” or medium-off-medium. You will place the foil pan over the middle (off) portion of the grill. For charcoal grills, simply pile equal amounts of charcoal on either side of the grill but leave the center portion without any charcoal. You will place the foil pan over the middle (no charcoal) portion of the grill.

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