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    Home > Recipes > Snacks

    Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Snack Mix

    Published: May 6, 2015 · Modified: Mar 24, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    spicy snack mix on a white table
    molly reaching for snack mix
    a bowl of spicy snack mix
    sweet and spicy sriracha snack mix

    Snack Mix on a table

    Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Snack Mix  is a Thai twist on a snack-ish classic with cereal, spices, brown sugar and spicy Sriracha.

    I can't believe I managed to keep this spicy snack mix to myself for this long.  It's way too good not to share.  But time has not been kind to me and our semi-annual holiday-weekend-large-appliance-breakdown struck hard.  Not just the washing machine, but the dryer too.  So while I'd like to be sitting around eating bonbons / stuffing my face with snack mix, instead I've been digging tunnels through a mountain of socks.  This Thai-inspired take on the classic (you know the one) is spicy and sweet, and particularly great for snacking alongside a beer or two.

     Snack Mix in a wooden bowl

    While making this spicy snack mix I kept telling Frank that the recipe was way too big.  Surely we and a handful of friends couldn't finish off the whole batch.  Oh how wrong I was.  The whole bowl was gone in no time and we could have polished off some more.  I used makrut lime leaves in my version, but if you can't find those, everything else need to make this is probably already in your pantry!

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    • Parchment Paper Sheets
    • All Clad Saucepan 
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    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Snack Mix

    This snack mix is a Thai twist on a snack-ish classic with cereal, spices, brown sugar and spicy Sriracha.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: easy snack, family friendly, party snacks, snack mix
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 336kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • Half Sheet Pan
    • Parchment Paper
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups Rice, Wheat, or Corn Cereal (any combination will do but I used equal parts Cheerios and rice and wheat Chex, and those trumpet-shaped corn snacks)
    • 1 cup Roasted peanuts (unsalted is best)
    • 1 cup Pretzels
    • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon Sriracha Hot Sauce (more or less, to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • Zest from 1 lime
    • 6 Makrut lime leaves, very thinly sliced (optional; find these frozen at Asian markets)
    • 2 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 250 F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine cereal, nuts and pretzels in a large mixing bowl or plastic bag.
    • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar and continue cooking until fully melted. Remove from heat and stir in all the remaining ingredients except sesame seeds. Pour liquids over cereal and toss quickly to coat. Add sesame seeds and toss to combine.
    • Spread snack mix on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and fragrant, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container to store. (As if you'll really be able to "store" it - it will be gone fast!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 8mg

    Even the tiniest little helpers can't resist this stuff.

    Molly reaching for snack mix

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ashley

      May 06, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      I can definitely see how you could easily blow through this! It looks addictive!!

      Reply
    2. kristine

      May 06, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      How fun that there are bugles in this!

      Reply
      • Jess

        May 07, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        The Bugles seriously made it - they call them "American corn snacks" here - ha!

        Reply
    3. Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls

      May 07, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      This looks great, Jess! Tons of my favourite flavours, too!

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth

      May 07, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      YES! Making this over the weekend. TJ's has this chili lime nut mix that I'm obsessed with and of course can't find at the KC locations. This may be a suitable replacement!

      Reply
      • Jess

        May 07, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        Oh yum - I cannot WAIT to hit the TJs in KC when I get back this summer!

        Reply
    5. Katie (The Muffin Myth)

      May 09, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Oooooh, this looks good! It reminds me of a snack mix my grandparents used to make, but fancied up with sriracha and kaffir lime leaves. Pinning this for when I can get my hands on some chex!

      Reply
    6. Lyndsey F.

      May 09, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      I saw this mix and immediately thought; "I wonder if cheerios would have been one of the cereals 12 months ago" I don't know about you - but we never had them in the house until the babe came around! Looks super tasty!

      Reply
    7. Anna G

      June 20, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Delicious! I just made a double batch for snacks at the annual Father's Day Golf tournament.
      The Brammer men will flip for this. Thankyou!

      Reply
    8. Yuna

      December 20, 2021 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I've been making these for a while and they remain my favorite snack mix. The combination of sweet and spicy and the fragrance of the lime leaves (or even lime zest as a substitute) is addictive. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        December 21, 2021 at 2:29 pm

        So glad you enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply

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