Looking for a bold flavored snack that’s easy and potentially keto-friendly? These garlic cashews are a must-try. Coated with savory spices and just the right amount of salt, they’re a little smoky, a little garlicky, and impossible to stop eating. Perfect for parties, road trips, or anytime you want something more exciting than plain nuts.
Garlic Cashews - A Bold and Savory Snack!
I originally discovered this recipe years ago and have been playing with it ever since. The combination of garlic, paprika, and cayenne gives the cashews a punch of flavor, while a touch of oil helps the seasonings stick. I like adding a teaspoon of sugar to bring out the other flavors, but if you want to keep these keto-friendly or just don't want any extra sweetness, leave it out. Once perfectly spiced, roast until golden. I originally roasted these at a very low and slow 250F for an hour, but 325 for 20 minutes is just as good, especially if you start with raw cashews.
Why You'll Love These
They are naturally gluten-free, made with pantry staples and a nice partner to a glass of wine.
I've also been known to make these with Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted cashews. If using roasted salted, you are basically just roasting to get the spices to stick, so roast for only about 10 minutes and reduce the salt in the recipe.
Recipe
Garlic Cashews -- An Easy Roasted Snack Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika, smoked
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the oil with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt. If you want, add a little sugar as well. This won't make them overly sweet it just perks up the flavor.
- Add the cashews and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Storage Tip: These garlic spiced cashews keep well at room temperature for up to a week and even longer in the fridge or freezer.
Kay says
Try these too! This recipe is from the famous Union Square Café in New York. They are so addictive!!
SPICY SWEET ROSEMARY
ROASTED CASHEWS
1 1/4 pounds cashew nuts or mixed nuts
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the nuts on an un-greased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until they are warmed through. Meanwhile, combine the rosemary, pepper, sugar, salt and butter in a large bowl. Toss the warm nuts with the rosemary mixture until the nuts are completely coated. Serve warm.