These are a great snack when you want something a little spicy, totally convenient, and easy to make! They both whip up in about 20 minutes, and you could cook the two batches together to save time. I tossed the two flavours in a bowl together for a bit more excitement! We only had almonds on hand, but this would work great for mixed nuts, so go wild. The red almonds are the buffalo ones and the other are the general spice mix. I am going to try a few more combos for a future post.

Buffalo-style Almonds

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups raw almonds
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Frank’s Hot Sauce
• 1 to 2 tsp cayenne powder
• 1/3 tsp onion powder
• 1/3 tsp garlic powder
• 1 small pinch of cinnamon (for a little sweetness to add to the spicy)
• 1/2 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Whisk your egg white in a medium bowl until foamy. Add the almonds and stir to coat, allow to sit while you prepare your spice mixture.
3. In a small saucepan, melt your butter. Stir in your spices, salt, and Frank’s.
4. Drain your almonds in a colander, return to the medium bowl and coat in the Frank’s mixture. Stir well to evenly coat.
5. Spread your almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Raise the oven temperature to 375°F and roast for an addition 8 minutes, or until browned lightly.
7. Allow the nuts to cool before storing.

Buffalo wings… wait no, almonds! Tasty.

Spicy Almonds

Recipe adapted slightly from here.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 cups raw almonds
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Whisk your egg white in a medium bowl until foamy. Add the almonds and stir to coat, allow to sit while you prepare your spice mixture.
3. In another bowl, whisk together your spices.
4. Drain your almonds in a colander, add your almonds to the spice bowl and stir well to evenly coat.
5. Spread your almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Raise the oven temperature to 375°F and roast for an addition 8 minutes, or until browned lightly.
7. Allow the nuts to cool before storing.

In case you aren’t sure about whisked egg whites…

Eating time!