Sumac Spiced Nuts
Sweet, tangy, slightly spicy and irresistibly crunchy, these roasted Sumac spiced nuts are absolutely addictive.
They come together in under 30 minutes, with a few classic Middle Eastern ingredients and are perfect to snack and much on on-the-go, or serve at a party or get-together- just like my spicy Tajin nuts.
Every time I'm hit by a snack craving, I turn to a handful of nuts. They're rich in fiber and nutrients, and need zero prep time or effort. But let's face it- they can get a bit boring sometimes, and that's why, I keep experimenting with different recipes to up their flavor game.
My hot honey roasted peanuts turned out to be such a crowd pleaser, and my chili lime pepitas are always a kicker. This time, I wanted to try something that had Middle Eastern flavors, and that's when I got the idea of this recipe.
Quick Look: Sumac Spiced Nuts
- 🔪Prep time: 5 minutes.
- ⏲️Cook time: 20 minutes.
- 👪 Servings: 8.
- 📋Main ingredients: Mixed nuts, Sumac, pomegranate molasses, butter, cayenne, brown sugar.
- ♨️Cooking method: Combine everything in a bowl 🡢 bake coated nuts 🡢 cool and serve.
- ⭐Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥣Serving ideas: Feature the Sumac spiced nuts on a charcuterie board with some crackers and marinated olives and feta or some Zeytoon Parvardeh.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- They're crunchy, flavorful, and perfect for parties and get-togethers, just like my cocoa dusted almonds and spicy roasted cashews.
- They come together quickly, and are perfect to batch make over the weekend.
Recipe Ingredients
Mixed nuts: I used a mix of almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachios. You can also try using pecans or macadamia nuts if you want to.
Butter: I used salted butter here. You can use unsalted butter or a plant based butter if you want to keep it vegan.
Pomegranate molasses: For that tangy, fruity flavor. Use leftovers to make a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing which works wonderfully with your salads.
Brown sugar: For that depth and sweetness.
Cayenne: For a slight kick of heat, to balance out the other flavors.
Sumac: The hero ingredient. Get your hands on it from a food specialty store. You can use it to season your salads (like Sumac cucumber and Sumac onions) too!
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- If you don't want to use butter, you can just whisk an egg white and use it instead. This helps the spices cling to the surface of the nuts nicely. And of course, you can also just use oil, like I did when I made my roasted Tajin nuts and seeds.
- Don't want to use brown sugar? Skip it and use a natural sweetener instead. I love using my homemade date sugar here.
How to Make Sumac Spiced Nuts
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients except the nuts in a large bowl.
Step 2: Throw in the nuts and mix well.
Step 3: Ensure all nuts are evenly coated.
Step 4: Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for about 20 minutes.
💭Top Tip
Make sure you use the best quality, fresh nuts for the recipe. Old, rancid nuts are a no-no.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- I roasted all the nuts together, since they're roughly the same size. If you're adding smaller seeds or nuts, you may need to add them to the baking sheet a little later, so that they don't end up getting burnt.
- Don't wait until the last minute to get the nuts out of the oven. As you notice a little bit of crispiness, get them out and let them cool. They'll continue cooking and will get nice and crunchy once they're completely cool.
- Make sure you start with raw, unsalted nuts. This will help you get more control over the flavor and texture.
- You can also air fry the Sumac nuts if you want to make things quicker. I made my salt and vinegar almonds in there, and they turned out perfectly crunchy in under 10 minutes.
- If you're making a huge batch, it makes sense to work in 2 batches, or more. I won't recommend overcrowding the baking sheet.
How to Serve Sumac Spiced Nuts
Serve the crunchy Sumac nuts along with other Middle Eastern appetizers like Sigara Boregi (Turkish cheese rolls), some Acili Ezme (a spicy Turkish salsa) or a creamy Turkish yogurt dip and a light Fattoush salad.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
You can store the leftover roasted Sumac nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, if not longer.
To make Sumac nuts in the Air Fryer, simply transfer the coated nuts to your lined Air Fryer basket and air fry at
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Sumac Spiced Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except the nuts in a large bowl.
- Throw in the nuts and mix well.
- Ensure all nuts are evenly coated.
- Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for about 20 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure you use the best quality, fresh nuts for the recipe. Old, rancid nuts are a no-no.
- I roasted all the nuts together, since they're roughly the same size. If you're adding smaller seeds or nuts, you may need to add them to the baking sheet a little later, so that they don't end up getting burnt.
- Make sure you start with raw, unsalted nuts. This will help you get more control over the flavor and texture.
- Don't wait until the last minute to get the nuts out of the oven. As you notice a little bit of crispiness, get them out and let them cool. They'll continue cooking and will get nice and crunchy once they're completely cool.
