Candied Cashews
Sweet and spicy candied cashews made by deep frying raw cashews coated in confectioners sugar and seasoned with a hint of cayenne pepper. A perfect crunchy snack with just the right balance of heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
- •2 cups raw cashews (9 ounces)
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- •⅛ cup confectioners sugar
- •3 cups vegetable oil
- •1 piece deep-fat thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cover cashews with water in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and simmer until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Drain, then transfer to paper towels to dry, 40 to 50 minutes.
54 min
- 2.
Stir together salt and cayenne.
1 min
- 3.
Toss cashews with sugar in a bowl, then shake in a sieve to remove excess. Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in dried saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer. Fry cashews in 3 batches, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet as fried and sprinkle with some cayenne mixture. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.)
15 min
