Roasting nuts question?

[Kerrmudgeon]

Hey guys, I have been roasting my own almonds and sunflower seeds etc. for a while because the commercial ones are way too salty. I add some spices depending on my mood....garlic, cayenne pepper, etc, and a little olive oil, then toss them, before I roast them. BUT....a lot of the seasonings fall off, and I was wondering if there's a trick to making them stick to the nuts? I've tried egg white, butter, and nothing works well. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

[Olustee bus]

Super glue. If that don't work, jb weld will git er done!

[NeedSpeed]

Originally Posted by Olustee bus

Super glue. If that don't work, jb weld will git er done!

A little rough on the indigestion I'm going to guess.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Olustee bus

Super glue. If that don't work, jb weld will git er done!

Originally Posted by NeedSpeed

A little rough on the indigestion I'm going to guess.

You guys must be lost. OT is over there --------->

[Milton Fox]

How much is a little olive oil?

You need 2 to 3 tbsp per cup to get them coated enough to allow the spices to adher to the nuts well.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Milton Fox

How much is a little olive oil?

You need 2 to 3 tbsp per cup to get them coated enough to allow the spices to adher to the nuts well.

Tried it. It does make them crunchy and tasty though, but the spices just fall off them. I use a garlic infused olive oil, and you do get a hint of garlic but I want MORE!

I wonder how they make those blue diamond smoked almonds, they're great. (but too salty)

[Olustee bus]

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

You guys must be lost. OT is over there --------->

You are absolutely right. This forum is for a more mature, serious audience.

By the way, what the hell are you doing here.

Try spray olive oil and let us know how it works.

[NeedSpeed]

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

Tried it. It does make them crunchy and tasty though, but the spices just fall off them. I use a garlic infused olive oil, and you do get a hint of garlic but I want MORE!

I wonder how they make those blue diamond smoked almonds, they're great. (but too salty)

From what I've googled, oil seems to be the way. Maybe a flavored butter? I did see honey, but I don't think you're going for sweet. Maybe a light syrup to add some stickiness with out being too sweet?

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by NeedSpeed

From what I've googled, oil seems to be the way. Maybe a flavored butter? I did see honey, but I don't think you're going for sweet. Maybe a light syrup to add some stickiness with out being too sweet?

Controlled diabetic, so no sugar. So far one beaten egg seems to work the best, it kinda glues the spices to the nut, and bakes it right on. I'll report when it's perfected.

[Bucwheat]

Maybe try adding a little olive oil just before they are completed to hold the spices.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Bucwheat

Maybe try adding a little olive oil just before they are completed to hold the spices.

Tried that Bobby, it makes them a little greasy when you eat them. So far the best I'v come up with is egg white, whipped a little, combine with the spices and bake at 350F for about 18 minutes. Whole egg gives a bit of an eggy flavor which was ok but not what I was looking for. Butter tends to burn them before they're roasted at 350 anyway.

I eat them instead of chips, or any starchy snack now, except of course!

Next is to make a no sugar dark chocolate to coat them with.

[LisaJohn]

Try one egg white and one tablespoon of water. Mix with a whisk or a fork until foamy. Toss your nuts to coat. Mix your seasoning in a ziplock baggie. Then take your nuts out of the egg wash and toss them in your seasonings. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with oil and spread the pecans in a single layer. Bake at 250* for about 30 minutes. Give them a gentle stir with a fork about halfway thru cooking. You might want to cut back on the time for smaller nuts.

[NeedSpeed]

Originally Posted by LisaJohn

Try one egg white and one tablespoon of water. Mix with a whisk or a fork until foamy. Toss your nuts to coat. Mix your seasoning in a ziplock baggie. Then take your nuts out of the egg wash and toss them in your seasonings. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with oil and spread the pecans in a single layer. Bake at 250* for about 30 minutes. Give them a gentle stir with a fork about halfway thru cooking. You might want to cut back on the time for smaller nuts.

I think that got me excited.

[Bucwheat]

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

Tried that Bobby, it makes them a little greasy when you eat them. So far the best I'v come up with is egg white, whipped a little, combine with the spices and bake at 350F for about 18 minutes. Whole egg gives a bit of an eggy flavor which was ok but not what I was looking for. Butter tends to burn them before they're roasted at 350 anyway.

I eat them instead of chips, or any starchy snack now, except of course!

Next is to make a no sugar dark chocolate to coat them with.

Good idea,that's how good food gets invented,trying new things.