Need an easy holiday gift or party snack? These easy Smoked Nuts that are made on your smoker are just want you need to make! They have a simple blend of seasonings that make them mouthwatering. Add the smoked flavor and they are out of this world! You can also make them on the grill or in the oven.

Whenever I go to a party, I’m always looking for a quick and easy snack, appetizer or treat to bring to the festivities. These quick and easy smoked nuts are the answer to that problem! They are perfect for making when you are busy and you can make big batches to get a head start on homemade holiday gifts while you’re at it. Add smoked mixed nuts to a festive bag, tie it with ribbon and you are set.

Another great time to make these is when you are tailgating or having company for the big game. It seems like beer and nuts always go together.

If you don’t have a smoker, you can still make this smoked peanuts and cashews recipe in the oven or on the grill for a delicious snack!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe so quick and easy to prepare with pantry staples before you put it on the smoker.
You can make a big batch, store them in the freezer and snack on them whenever you want.
Smoked, seasoned nuts are the perfect homemade gift to bring along to parties during the holiday season!

Ingredients For Smoked Nuts

Seasonings – We used pantry seasonings that reminded us of our favorite homemade chex mix. They include seasoned salt, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Nuts – We used a combination of peanuts and cashews. Feel free to use any nuts you enjoy like pecan halves, walnuts halves, almonds (with skin to hold on to the seasoning), macadamias, and pistachios. Start with raw, unroasted and unsalted nuts. If you use roasted nuts, they will burn in the smoker. If the nuts are salted, the nut mixture will be really salty.
Butter – For this recipe, we used salted butter to give them a rich taste.

More Seasoning Ideas

Once you have smoked nuts a time or two, switch up the seasoning! We love to add a little chipotle for a kick. Other spices you could use are ginger, curry powder, nutmeg or cinnamon. Maple syrup and brown sugar would make such a good combination for a sweet nut mixture, too.

How To Make Smoked Nuts

In a large bowl, combine melted butter, seasoned salt, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Add cashews and peanuts to the bowl and stir until the nuts are well coated.
Place the seasoned nut mixture in a disposable aluminum roasting pan and place on preheated smoker.
Smoke nuts for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove them from the smoker and allow them to cool completely before enjoying.

Pro Tips

Allow the nuts to cool completely before enjoying them. The texture changes from soft when they are hot off the smoker to crunchy when they have cooled.
If you don’t have a smoker, you can simply grill or bake these nuts by following the same temperatures and instructions. If you want the smoky flavor, you could add a bit of liquid smoke to them, too.
If you don’t want to use a pan, you can wrap your smoker grates with foil and place the nuts directly on the foil when smoking.

We know you will enjoy this quick and easy smoked nuts recipe to munch on. Double up to feed a crowd or freeze for another time, you’ll sure be glad you did!

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4.75 from 4 votes

Smoked Nuts

Quick and easy snack of seasoned nuts that are smoked on your smoker.

Prep:10

Cook:1

Total:1 10

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Ingredients

▢ 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
▢ ¼ cup butter melted
▢ 1 pound unroasted and unsalted peanuts
▢ 1 pound unroasted and unsalted cashews

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
In a large mixing bowl combine seasonings and melted butter.
Add the peanuts and cashews to mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
Spread the nuts out in a disposable roasting pan and place on smoker
Smoke for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from smoker and let nuts cool to room temperature. Store in air tight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 474kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 15g (30%), Fat: 40g (62%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 21g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg (3%), Sodium: 239mg (10%), Potassium: 461mg (13%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 119IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 41mg (4%), Iron: 3mg (17%)

We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

Storage

Smoked nuts can be kept in an airtight container once cooled. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Freezer: You can freeze smoked nuts for 2-3 months. This is a great way to get ahead on any holiday prep! Allow to thaw to room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

What Wood Chips Are Best For Smoking Nuts?

We like to use pecan, hickory, cherry, apple or maple wood chips for this smoked nuts recipe.

How To Serve Smoked Nuts

If you are hosting a game day or friendly get together, you’ve got to have an epic snack and appetizer table! We definitely love to make a few batches of smoked mixed nuts with different seasonings in addition to savory Smoked Pretzels and Smoked Snack Mix. There is just something so unique about a smoked snack that makes them a crowd-pleaser. We also love serving classic favorites like Chicken Wings with Ranch, veggies with Dip and Pork Belly Burnt Ends.

More Great Smoked Snacks

Salty and sweet Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels are bursting with smoky flavor. They are the perfect snack to munch on while you watch the big game.
The perfect snack when you’re on the go and need some protein to keep you going is our Smoked Eggs. They are great to have on hand to add to salads or make Deviled Eggs, too.
Need a quick appetizer? Smoked Taco Pretzel Bites are always a great option! You only need three ingredients and they are totally addicting.
Elevate a classic Spinach And Artichoke Dip by heating it in the smoker to add a hint of smokiness, you’ll never want the regular baked version again. This dip is so rich, cheese and full of flavor, it’ll disappear so fast.

coy says

Posted on 4/29/22 at 12:22 pm

I try to find things to add to the smoker when smoking other items. I came across this and tried it out using apple. I liked it but i think next time I will try the recomended woods from the recipe as the apple was a very light smoke flavor

Danielle Green says

Posted on 3/11/20 at 5:35 pm

I’m obsessed with buying smoked nuts at the store, so I had to give this recipe a try. I loved that I could include a variety of my favorite nuts like cashews and substituted almonds for peanuts. It was so good on my Traeger!

- Megan Mitzel says
  
  Posted on 3/12/20 at 9:30 pm
  
  Glad to hear it!
  
Alison LaFortune says

Posted on 3/9/20 at 4:09 pm

Made these as an easy homemade gift. They were a big hit!

- Megan Mitzel says
  
  Posted on 3/9/20 at 11:41 pm
  
  That’s a great idea! I’m glad it was a hit!
  
Malinda says

Posted on 3/5/20 at 9:18 pm

THANK YOU so much for this recipe!! We loved them so much! Saving this recipe for sure!! These will make awesome gifts!

- Megan Mitzel says
  
  Posted on 3/5/20 at 9:54 pm
  
  Yes! They are fantastic, I’m so happy you loved them!
  
Lisa Lucidi says

Posted on 12/4/19 at 8:19 pm

Can I use blanched peanuts in this recipe?

- Megan Mitzel says
  
  Posted on 12/5/19 at 8:53 pm
  
  As long as they are unroasted and unsalted, that should be fine!

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