Chili-Spiced Almonds

Chili-Spiced Almonds

David Bonom
These flavorful nuts make a convenient, portable snack. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Cups (2 tablespoons/serving)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 pound raw unblanched almonds
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 300°.

Coat Almonds with Egg Whites

  • Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg white in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until foamy.
  • Add almonds; toss well to coat.
  • Place almonds in a colander, and drain 5 minutes.

Coat Almonds in Spice Mix and Cook

  • Combine almonds, sugar, and next 5 ingredients (through chili powder) in a large bowl, and toss to coat.
  • Spread almond mixture in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 300° for 15 minutes.
  • Stir almond mixture; reduce oven temperature to 275°.
  • Bake an additional 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes.

Cool and Break Clusters

  • About 5 minutes after they removed from the oven, break apart any clusters.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Found online at: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chili-spiced-almonds
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