Appetizer Snacks and Nuts

Feeling adventurous? Try these battered and fried fresh cicadas for a crunchy snack. While you can catch them yourselves when in season, it's easier to buy them at an Asian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Onion-seasoned pretzels are a delicious and unique snack that are perfect for any occasion. The result is a crunchy, buttery, savory snack that is irresistible.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is packed with oats, seeds, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a healthy boost whenever you need one. It's a spectacular snack, or is that snacktacular?


Time:   30-60 minutes

Miniature pretzels are coated with ranch salad dressing mix, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and vegetable oil and then baked to soak in the flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

There's nothing quite like a big bowl of homemade Chex mix. It's the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you're watching a movie or hosting a party.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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A different blend of crunchy ingredients that will keep your party-goers snack-happy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

It's got hot and spicy in the name, so don't be surprised when it's got a kick and a half. Chex, nuts, and cheese crackers make a perfect by-the-handful party...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Crystallized almonds are coated in your choice of semisweet, bittersweet, or milk chocolate and then tossed in spiced powdered sugar.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat planter's trail mix features a fun mix of textures and tastes, combining various nuts with the sweetness of chocolate and dried fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This snack mix has just the right balance of salty (peanuts, sesame sticks, cashews) and sweet (chocolate chips, yogurt covered raisins, dried cranberries) that makes it so...


Time:   under 30 minutes

These roasted wasabi chickpeas are a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for entertaining. The chickpeas are oven-roasted until crispy, then tossed with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This is one of our favorite snack mixes because of its unique blend of flavors with French fried onions, potato sticks, Spanish peanuts, and taco seasoning.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Pecan halves are coated in a mixture of sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then baked until crispy. Enjoy them as is, or use them to top salads, yogurt, or oatmeal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sweeten up your snacking experience with crunchy popcorn lightly coated in chocolate.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Anybody know what genius first decided to cover pretzels in chocolate? This ultra-easy recipe makes a great homemade version of the classic sweet and salty morsel.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A great snack food for movie night or a munchie for a party. The pretzels absorb the flavors of the mustard so the stronger the mustard, the stronger the flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Pretzels are baked with a coating of ranch dressing mix and oil to make a simple and tasty snack that's ready in about 15 minutes!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Family night just got better. Put a homemade touch on one of America's most recognized movie snack!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

A popcorn treat perfect for watching movies, sports, or just snacking. Made with popped popcorn, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This sugar-free treat is made up of three kinds of nuts that are mixed with a sweet cinnamon coating.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A quick and spicy snack made with peanuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika and chili powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These smoked almonds are made in the oven, but the lovely flavor might convince you to get a smoker. The recipe is great as is, or you can add a little sugar and cinnamon for a sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Candied almonds or cashews can add a terrific touch to salads, bringing some sweetness and crunchiness into the mix. Or, simply serve as a snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These crispy pieces of bacon are sweet and tangy. Great for a snack, crumbled and added to a recipe, or sprinkled on a salad.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Everything is better with sprinkles! Popcorn is coated with melted marshmallow cream and covered in red and green candy sprinkles.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, salt, popcorn, red cinnamon candies, sugar, butter, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Kadju badun is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made with cashews and spices. They make a delicious snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with popcorn, butter, paprika, lemon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, popcorn, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning, paprika, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, Chex cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, margarine, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This popcorn snack has a hint of nacho flavors when coated with paprika, crushed red pepper, cumin, butter, and Parmesan cheese.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The addition of five-spice powder in this Asian-inspired candied pecan recipe provides all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Candy corn mixed with peanuts create a Halloween snack that tastes just like a Payday candy bar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This sweet nut topping is delicious served over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or for a savory treat serve over grilled chicken or add to a stir-fry.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A cheesy popcorn treat made with popped popcorn, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.


Time:   under 30 minutes

To kick your 'corn up another notch, try adding some fiery wasabi powder into the mix. It adds a unique flavor and this version is way, way healthier than microwave popcorn bags.


Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy blend of oats, maple syrup, and assorted nuts and seeds turns out deliciously crunchy oven-baked granola.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

It's about time movie night had an upgrade. This oven baked treat made with peanuts and molasses uses microwave popcorn to make it a quick treat.

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Rice Krispies and gummy worms wrapped inside fruit roll ups made to look like sushi.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A great snack or appetizer. Warm cashews are combined with melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A healthier version of French fries. Jicama strips are seasoned and baked in the oven or air fryer until crisp. Serve with ketchup or other dipping sauce.

Method:   microwave, oven, air fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Perfect for munching while having cocktails. Goes great with wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon, stevia powder, rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed, oat bran, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Raw, green pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) are underrated. This recipe roasts the seeds with cumin, chile and salt for a flavorful pepita that's great to pop as a snack or add to homemade...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, butter, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't throw away those seeds on Halloween when you're done carving your pumpkin. A simple roast with salt and butter turns the seeds into a crispy treat (but...


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, raisins, Golden Grahams cereal, peanuts, peanut butter, butter, chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flaked coconut, popcorn, salt, cinnamon, honey graham cereal, peanuts, raisins, dried banana chips, margarine or butter, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, salt, Crispix cereal, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes