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Birria Boarding Nuts
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- ORTC-1698
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- American Comfort Food
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Birria Boarding Nuts
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine the walnuts, cashews and macadamia nuts in a large bowl. Whisk the avocado oil and honey together, drizzle over the nuts and toss until evenly coated.
Step 3
Mix the chipotle chile powder, guajillo chile powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, Mexican oregano, cinnamon, cayenne and kosher salt. Sprinkle over the nuts and toss thoroughly.
Step 4
Spread in a single layer. Bake for 18–22 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, until fragrant and lightly toasted. Watch the macadamias closely near the end.
Step 5
Immediately add the finely grated lime zest and toss. Cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or packing. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Substitution: Raw walnut halves
Use 2 cups raw unsalted pecan halves for the 2 cups walnuts.
Pecans are sweeter and may brown sooner; start checking at 16 minutes.
Substitution: Raw unsalted macadamia nuts
Use 2 cups raw unsalted cashews for the 2 cups macadamias.
This makes 4 cups cashews total and reduces the buttery contrast; retain the single layer and check browning.
Substitution: Avocado oil
Use 1½ tablespoons refined sunflower or canola oil.
Use the same method; a strongly flavored oil changes the chile profile.
Substitution: Honey
Use 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
The coating is thinner and flavor more woody; toss well and judge dryness after cooling.
Substitution: Dried Mexican oregano
Use ½ teaspoon dried Mediterranean oregano, crushed.
The flavor is less citrusy and more herbal; keep the lime zest as written.
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