Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

Chili Lime Spiced Nuts are a crunchy Whole30 snack with a citrusy tang combined with the earthy, savory depth of chili powder. This quick and easy healthy snack is ready in half an hour! It also makes the perfect holiday gift! Place them in a cute jar with a pretty ribbon and gift away! If you love crunchy snacks like we do try our Apple Cinnamon Spiced Nuts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Customizable Base: You can use any combination of raw nuts you prefer for this chili lime spiced nut mix. Hearty pecans and walnuts absorb the glaze beautifully, while almonds and cashews offer a satisfying, firm crunch.

Endless Uses: They are fantastic eaten straight from the jar, but you can also toss them into fall salads, use them as an ice cream topping, or package them in mason jars with ribbons as thoughtful homemade gifts.

It’s Paleo and Whole30: Having no gluten, grains, or dairy, it is the perfect dish if you need to keep it Paleo or Whole30 friendly.

Ingredients You Will Need

Almonds: raw are un-roasted, unsalted, and un-blanched having a mild nutty flavor with a crunchy texture.

Cashews: raw are milder, creamier, and softer than roasted cashews.

Pecans: raw are pecans that have not been roasted, oiled, salted or sweetened. Offering a rich, buttery flavor packed with healthy fats.

Walnuts: are highly valued for their rich, earthy flavor, brain-like shape, and dense concentration of omega-3 fatty acids.

Hazelnuts: also commonly called filberts, they are the edible seed of the hazel tree.

Ghee: adds a rich, nutty flavor. I love Fourth and Heart ghee.

Kosher salt: is coarse, large grains, usually used for cooking.

Chili powder: is a spice blend of dried chili peppers and other spices like cumin, garlic powder and oregano.

Lime: are a small, green citrus fruit know for its sour taste and high vitamin C content.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300˚: and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix: all of the nuts in a large bowl.

Melt the ghee: and pour over the nut mixture and stir well.

Add the salt: chili powder, and lime juice, mixing well.

Pour onto the pan: spreading out evenly.

Roast for 20 minutes: tossing half way through.

Let cool completely: for several hours on the pan before storing in an airtight glass jar. I use ball canning jars.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

The Cool-Down: Spread the nuts evenly over the pan as they cool. Tossing occasionally.

Don’t Skip the Parchment Paper: It makes it easier for cleanup and creates a crunchy glaze over the nut mixture.

Recipe Variations

Cayenne pepper: can be added for more heat.

Taco seasoning: is a nice alternative to the chili powder.

Olive oil or avocado oil spray: works well in place of the ghee.

Storage Tips

You can store these chili lime spiced nuts in an airtight glass jar in your pantry for several weeks.

FAQ’s About Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

What kind of nuts should I use?

You can use any single nut or combination of nuts, such as peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, or walnuts. Raw, unsalted nuts are best because they let you control the exact amount of oil and salt added. Keep in mind that peanuts would not be Whole30 or Paleo friendly.

How should I store spiced nuts?

Because nuts have a high oil content, they can turn rancid if left at room temperature for too long. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to six months or in the pantry for several weeks.