Firecracker Chex Mix Spicy Snack Mix Recipe
Firecracker Chex Mix is a spicy and crunchy snack mix made with a variety of cereals, pretzels, nuts, and a flavorful butter sauce. It's perfect for parties or as a zesty snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup unsalted popcorn
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzel sticks, mixed nuts, and popcorn.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex mix and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
Allow the mix to cool completely for maximum crispiness.