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The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews

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The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews are delicious and easy. People will think you paid a lot of money for them and they must have come in a beautiful tin.

Overhead photo of spice covered cashews verflowing from a bowl on to a chocolate covered woven mat.

I have a huge crush on appetizers. The variety is endless and you can use them for snacking but if you put a few different ones out -  you have a party.

The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews recipe is extra special because it is perfect for any day.

It cooks in the slow cooker in just 1 hour and 15 minutes so the cashews will be ready in no time.

They are so beautiful and tasty people will think you paid a lot of money for them and they came in a beautiful tin. Nope, it was made by you and you are just that good of a cook.

Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews are overflowing a chocolate brown bowl onto a wood beaded mat. Included in 17 Amazing Vegan Appetizers.
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You know I'm sitting here with a big container of raw cashews and I've been wondering what I could make with them. It was going to be a new recipe for the blog.

I say 'was' because now I'm thinking of going in there and making this recipe again for our house. They were so good and it's been a long time.

🥘 Ingredients

  • Cashews - are what it's all about.
  • Extra virgin olive oil - a little bit helps coat the cashews for the spices to stick.
  • Ground cumin - is an amazing spice that adds a lot of flavors and a bit of heat.
  • Powdered garlic - always adds one of the most important seasonings tastes.
  • Cayenne pepper - is a favorite in my house and has a bit of a flavor kick.
  • Smoked paprika - also adds a lot of flavor and by now you can imagine how wonderful these seasonings are with cashews.
  • Salt - always comes in a small amount but it really is important.
Very close overhead photo of whole cashews and beautiful spices clinging and asking for a bite.

I'll make something else that's new for you guys. I have peanuts in the pantry too. That's it! I'll make Slow Cooker Chocolate Clusters for all of you to enjoy.

You can sure tell I have entertaining on the mind. It will be so fun when I can share these goodies with others.

You know I've got another very popular slow cooker recipe on the blog. This one is with walnuts but the flavors are in the absolute opposite direction.

Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Walnuts are also super easy. You have to pour these out on a baking sheet to cool though so that they don't clump too much together.

This is what they look like and they are also very easy to eat - way too many.

Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Walnuts are in a pint jar with the lid off and a festive ribbon laying the side green woven mat.

Flavorful nuts are such a good snack. They are also a no-brainer for gifts too. Year-round for gifts as a thank you and gifts as an actual present. These cashews and (or walnuts) would make a great 'homemade gift'.

Fill up canning jars and then dress them up with a pretty ribbon. Or when the company comes, serve in a bowl as seen in these photos.

They are very SPICY so don't eat too many. They are hard to resist so maybe you can go a little overboard.

The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews are golden and tilted forward in a chocolate colored bowl and is sitting on a dark brown beaded mat.

💭 Food gifts in a jar

Can these cashews be frozen

  • You can certainly freeze these by putting them in a freezer bag or a freezer safe glass container but they will probably be gone very quickly.
  • They will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and in the freezer for 2 months.
  • Makes 3 Cups
A gorgeous closeup photo of whole cashews with dark rich spices baked in and clinging to the sides.

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A gorgeous closeup photo of whole cashews with dark rich spices baked in and clinging to the sides.

The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews

Ginny McMeans
The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews are easy and people will think you paid a lot of money for them and they must have come in a beautiful tin.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Finger Food
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cashews
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Put the cashews in the crockpot.
  • Add the oil and stir so that there is a little bit of oil on all the cashews. It will be enough.
  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl and then add to the crockpot and stir.
  • Cook on low 1 hour. Uncover and then cook 15 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2OuncesCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 2.2mg
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  1. Ginny McMeans

    I didn't for this round but you can use either Rhonda.

  2. Rhonda

    Are you using raw cashews?

  3. Sage

    Awesome! Thank you so much, I look forward to trying this!

  4. Ginny McMeans

    I think a week for sure Sage. Keep in an airtight container and keep out of the sun and in as cool as a place as possible.

  5. Sage

    How long do you think these would last outside of the fridge/freezer? Like if I were to make them before I left for a trip and then took them with me.

  6. Margaret Markovic

    5 stars
    Made a batch tonight. It was so easy & they taste great. Great snack to take to family as part of Xmas festivities.

  7. Ginny McMeans

    Yes Jennifer! It would work great!

  8. Jennifer Stevenson

    Can you mix in other nuts? I'd love a cashew, pecan and peanut mix with these spices!

  9. Ginny McMeans

    Raw or Roasted would both work Pete. Definitely more salty if using roasted but still very delicious. I used roasted when I made this recipe the first time because that's what I had.

  10. Pete

    Raw cashews to start?

  11. Claire Jessiman

    5 stars
    I too am inspired to make these, they look so tasty. What a great use of a slow cooker, rather than the usual soup/stew etc.

  12. Luci

    Yummy, I'll have to give this recipe a try. I love using my slow cooker.

  13. Amanda | Chew Town

    I love serving spiced nuts when people come over. I've not tried to make them in a slow cooker but I love the sound of it!

  14. Brian Jones

    5 stars
    They look wonderful, I'd never think to do nuts in the slow cooker but it makes perfect sense... Yummy!

  15. Ginny McMeans

    Hahaha! A serving size is considered about 16 to 18 cashews. I could eat them all too 🙂

  16. Brynna

    Any idea of what is considered a serving size and the nutritional content of that?! I can eat all 3 cups in a sitting!!!

  17. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Becky! It is simple and you will love them 🙂

  18. Becky Striepe

    Ginny, these look super fabulous! I would never have thought to make cashews in the slow cooker, but now I have to try it!

  19. Ginny McMeans

    For these photos I used roasted cashews but I have used both. The recipe is delicious either way but they will be less salty with the raw. Works great though.

  20. Betty

    Did you start with raw cashews?

  21. Maureen

    ok great, thanks so much! and keep up the great recipes....lovin em!!!! :-))

  22. Ginny McMeans

    Yes, you sure can Maureen!

  23. Maureen

    Could I use Olive oil ? Im still looking for a good coconut oil here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, and Id probably prefer "refined" as Im not crazy for the taste of coconut.

  24. Ginny McMeans

    Fantastic and thanks so much Christine!!!

  25. Ginny McMeans

    You really need to make them Cecllie! They will be your favorite 🙂

  26. Christine

    These look delicious! I have pinned to several boards and look forward to trying soon. 🙂

  27. Cecilie @A Story of Freedom

    These cashews look so yummy. I have never tried to make flavored cashews myself, but I might just very well try that now!

  28. Ginny McMeans

    I started with raw cashews but I did not specify the because I have also done them with roasted. Both are delicious! You decide but raw are wonderful and addictive. 🙂

  29. Dorothy

    do you start with rew cashews?

  30. kate

    so easy and an excellent use of my slow cooker, i had no idea that you could roast nuts in a slow cooker! these are fantastic!! i can't wait to try different spices. yummy!

  31. Lauren

    Oh man, my mom LOVES cashews! I'm going to have to try this out for her 🙂 Do they HAVE to be kept in the refrigerator after making? Or can they be kept in a bag/mason jar at room temperature?
    Thanks for the rad recipe! 😀

  32. Ginny McMeans

    I would knock the cayenne pepper and smokey paprika down to 1/4 teaspoon each. That should do it. If that is still too strong for you then go to 1/4 teaspoon of the ground cumin.

  33. Melissa

    What would be the best way to make them less spicy, while still being delicious?

  34. Ginny McMeans

    Absolutely any cooking oil you like. 🙂

  35. sharon

    I have no coconut oil!!!!!!!! What can I use instead?

  36. Ginny McMeans

    Hahaha Cat! Thanks!

  37. Ginny McMeans

    Fantastic Mom4good! He will love them!

  38. Ginny McMeans

    Aren't they good Bionda!

  39. Cat

    You know what? You have so many good ideas, I'm going to have to get more slow cookers to have everything going at once!;-)

  40. Cat

    Oooo... actually, I just noticed that the seasoning for the nuts is somewhat similar to a blend that I have on hand. Makes this even simpler for me now. 🙂 Love that this can pretty much be tossed into the slow cooker and, voila - done! Thanks for this great idea that will jazz up my goodie trays!

  41. Cat

    Oh - mixed nuts! That's a good idea, too! I recently saw a bag of mixed nuts in my freezer that I can use for my Christmas goodies I will give away. Save the cashews for us. 😉

  42. Mom4good

    I can't wait to make these! My boyfriend LOVES cashews and I plan on surprising him and giving him these as a holiday gift!

  43. Liz

    Cashews are my favorite nut! I could eat a bucket of these 🙂

  44. Anonymous

    Nice

  45. Bionda

    I wish I never found this recipe because I CANNOT STOP EATING THESE! Blown away by the addictive flavor and ease of this recipe.

  46. Ginny McMeans

    Have you made them yet? I had no trouble keeping them crunchy.

  47. April

    Is there a way to keep the nuts crunchy?

  48. Ginny McMeans

    That sounds so good Jennifer! Love the mixed nuts!!!

  49. Jennifer

    I made these today and used a cup each of raw pecans, raw walnuts, and raw cashews! These turned out awesome!

  50. Ginny McMeans

    No, I have not left them in longer. The crockpot would not roast them but you could start with roasted cashews. Yes, you could do them in the oven.

  51. Susan Barwis

    I made these this afternoon using raw cashews. I was expecting more of a roasted cashew flavor which I did not get. I would try this again as I like the spice blend but I would do them in the oven as I do almonds and walnuts. Thanks for the idea. Have you tried cooking the raw nuts longer in the slow cooker and gotten a more roasted nut?

  52. Ginny McMeans

    Yay Diane!!! Thanks for letting me know. I think they are so good and it is wonderful when other people say so too - it is like a - See? Try it! 🙂

  53. Diane Ashton

    I made these nuts and they are great! I will make these as gifts! Thanks!

  54. Ginny McMeans

    I did not use raw for this actual photo shoot but I have made this recipe using both. They turn out great either way.

  55. Ginny McMeans

    I have actually used both. They both came out perfect so it is your choice!

  56. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Sara!

  57. Jeanine

    I was also wondering if these were raw cashews!

  58. Rachel

    Did you use raw cashews in this?

  59. Sara Kashlan

    Love cashews! This is such a great idea!

  60. Ginny McMeans

    Yes, Nutmeg Nanny. It is so easy! Thank you so much for sharing my blog with your brother. I appreciate it very much and I think he will be happy with all the recipes. 🙂

  61. Nutmeg Nanny

    I totally did not know that you could make nuts in the slow cooker! BTW I shared you blog with my little brother who is vegan and he LOVES it 🙂

  62. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks The Food Hunter!

  63. Ginny McMeans

    Ha Samantha! Hope you can make them.

  64. Ginny McMeans

    Haha! Thanks Claire!

  65. Ginny McMeans

    You can but it would be a different recipe and I am not sure of the measurements yet. I have actually tried two different mixes and it isn't right yet. I am working on it and if you get it before I have it posted - let me know. 🙂

  66. Ginny McMeans

    I love cashews too Lana! They are so good. 🙂

  67. Ginny McMeans

    Me too Amanda! You will love them. 🙂

  68. Ginny McMeans

    That is great Elizabeth!

  69. Ginny McMeans

    Thank you Ashley! You have a great time too!

  70. Samantha

    my mind is blown. slow cooker spiced cashews. whhhhat!!!!! I'd totally face plant into these.

  71. claire @ the realistic nutritionist

    OMG YOU MADE THESE IN A SLOW COOKE?! Love this!

  72. Kelsea Britt

    Could you make these sweet by using cinnamon and sugar?

  73. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

    I absolutely adore cashews. This recipe has my mouth watering!

  74. Amanda ( The Kitcheneer)

    I am a big snacker and these look right up my alley! I love savory vs sweet! Yum!

  75. [email protected] Food Ramblings

    Slow cooker cashew-- omg! Bookmarking and definitely making!

  76. The Food Hunter

    I never thought to do them in a slow cooker...what a great idea

  77. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

    I love that you made these in the slow cooker! Brilliant! Have a great weekend!