Chile Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix

Name: Chile Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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.