Chile Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix

A spicy and crunchy snack mix combining raw peanuts and pumpkin seeds, seasoned with fiery chiles de árbol and cayenne pepper, then toasted to golden brown perfection.

8 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw peanuts
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons crushed chiles de árbol
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss 1 cup raw peanuts and 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons crushed chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to coat. Toast on a baking sheet in a 400° oven, tossing often, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.

    7 min

  2. 2.

    Do ahead: Mix can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups.

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