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