Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts Recipe

Spice up your holidays with these addictive Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts! Perfect for parties, gifting, or a delicious snack, this recipe (originally from Good Housekeeping, November 1997) is dangerously delicious – warning: they won't last long! Crispy, spicy, and perfectly toasted, these walnuts are an irresistible treat.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 854.8 kcal

Protein 34g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts

2 cups walnuts (about 8 ounces)
Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Worcestershire Sauce
Ground Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and brown sugar.
Add the walnuts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. The walnuts will crisp up further as they cool.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

39g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts?

Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts?

Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts has approximately 854.8 calories per serving, with about 34 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 124 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts?

The key ingredients for Hot Spicy Toasted Walnuts are Walnuts, Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Red Pepper, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.