Keto Spicy Nuts
Crunchy roasted pecans, almonds, and walnuts tossed in melted butter, smoked paprika, and cayenne for a savory, addictive snack with a sweet heat kick. At 2.5g net carbs per serving and ready in about 25 minutes, they're the perfect keto party bowl.
Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 8. Values are estimates; brands vary.
These keto spicy nuts are a savory, smoky, lightly sweet snack that comes together in one bowl and 25 minutes. Buttery roasted pecans, almonds, and walnuts get a warm kick of paprika and cayenne for just 2.5g net carbs per handful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 1 cup raw walnut halves
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp granular monk fruit / erythritol sweetener
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the pecans, almonds, and walnuts. Pour over the melted butter and toss until every nut is evenly coated.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, sweetener, and sea salt. Sprinkle over the nuts and toss again until well coated.
- 4
Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant and lightly toasted. Watch closely near the end, as nuts burn quickly.
- 5
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the sheet, about 20 minutes. The nuts crisp up as they cool. Toss to break apart any clusters before serving.
Tips & notes
- Store cooled nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Keeping them airtight preserves the crunch.
- Swap in macadamias, hazelnuts, or Brazil nuts for any of the listed nuts — just keep the total at 3 cups so the spice and butter ratios stay accurate.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chipotle powder or a few dashes of hot sauce to the melted butter. For a sweeter version, double the monk fruit sweetener.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto spicy nuts?
- Each serving has just 2.5g net carbs (6.0g total carbs minus 3.5g fiber), 248 calories, 6.0g protein, and 23.5g fat. This recipe makes 8 servings of about 1/4 cup each, so a handful fits easily within a keto macro budget.
- Are mixed nuts keto-friendly?
- Pecans, walnuts, almonds, and macadamias are among the most keto-friendly nuts because they're high in fat and low in net carbs. Avoid cashews and pistachios, which carry noticeably more carbs per serving.
- Why aren't my spicy nuts crunchy?
- Nuts stay soft straight out of the oven and only crisp up as they cool, so let them rest fully on the sheet for about 20 minutes. If they're still soft, they may have been crowded — always roast in a single layer with space between them.
