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Spicy Candied Pepitas

Spicy Candied Pepitas are a tasty appetizer or snack with sugary sweetness and a touch of sriracha heat. Make them for your next party.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha seasoning not sauce
  • 2 cups raw pepitas pumpkin seed kernels
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange or tangerine juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sriracha seasoning in a small bowl.
  3. Place pepitas in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes or until pepitas have puffed slightly and will start to pop (do not let them brown).
  4. Transfer pepitas to a large bowl. Pour juice over pepitas and toss to coat. Add sugar mixture and stir to coat.
  5. Spread pepitas evenly on prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 6 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Cool pepitas in the pan on top of a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  7. Use the parchment paper to break apart pepitas by rolling it up and pressing down while rolling.
  8. Store pepitas in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Recipe Notes

Spicy Candied Pepitas are a tasty appetizer or snack with sugary sweetness and a touch of sriracha heat. Make them for your next party.