Asian Firecracker Chex Party Mix Recipe

Spice up your holiday season with this addictive Asian Firecracker Chex Party Mix! Inspired by Cook's Country magazine, this recipe delivers a fiery, flavorful crunch that's perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. A delightful blend of Chex cereal, sesame sticks, wasabi peas, chow mein noodles, and peanuts, tossed in a savory soy sauce and butter mixture, and seasoned with ginger, garlic, and a kick of cayenne pepper. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 144 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Firecracker Chex Party Mix

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How to Make Asian Firecracker Chex Party Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Position oven rack in the middle.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, sesame sticks, wasabi peas, chow mein noodles, and peanuts.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and soy sauce.
  4. Pour the butter-soy sauce mixture over the cereal mixture. Add ground ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; toss until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on paper towels before serving or storing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

19g

Carbs

3g

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