Delight your taste buds with this Asian Snack Mix recipe. Your favorite crunchy snacks coated in Asian-inspired spices that everyone will love!
This Asian Snack Mix is a bold, crunchy blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that’s perfect for snacking by the handful. A mix of Chex cereal, sesame sticks, nuts, and crispy peas gets tossed in a savory glaze with hints of soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness, creating an addictive balance of textures and tastes.
For more fun snack mixes you have to check out my Peppermint Snack Mix, Fall Snack Mix, and Thanksgiving Snack Mix.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Wasabi Almonds: These pack a spicy punch and add a delightful crunch.
- Oriental Rice Cracker Mix: These bring a savory and salty taste with a great crunch.
- Sesame Sticks: These add a nutty flavor and a crisp texture, giving the mix depth and variety.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
Additional Mix Ins – You can add in nuts like cashews, pistachios, almonds, pecans or peanuts. In addition, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, or chia seeds add a delightful crunch and a bit of extra nutrition. For a spicy twist, you can also mix in wasabi peas or green peas to add a unique flavor and texture.
How to Make Asian Snack Mix
Step 1: Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, crackers, pretzels, sesame sticks, peas, and almonds. In a small microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the cereal mixture and toss with a large spatula until evenly coated.
Step 3: Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, place in the oven, and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Adjust Seasoning to Taste: Don’t hesitate to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, or any other seasoning to match your preferred level of spiciness and flavor.
- Use Parchment Paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the mix from sticking to the sheet.
FAQs
If you prefer a spicier mix, you can add extra cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, sriracha, wasabi powder, or a dash of hot sauce to the seasoning mixture. Adjust the amount to your taste preference.
Yes, Rice Chex can be used as an alternative to rice squares cereal. You can also use wheat Chex or even corn Chex if you prefer.
Storage Info
To keep your Asian Snack Mix fresh, STORE it in an airtight container at room temperature. It’ll stay fresh for up to two weeks. You can also FREEZE it for up to three months; just let it thaw at room temperature before serving.
If you want to REHEAT for extra crispiness, spread the mix on a baking sheet and pop it in a 250°F (120°C) oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Asian Snack Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cup corn squares cereal
- 5 cup rice squares cereal
- 2 cup oriental rice cracker mix
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup sesame sticks
- 1/2 cup dried peas
- 1 cup wasabi almonds
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey - heaping
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, crackers, pretzels, sesame sticks, peas, and almonds. In a small microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the cereal mixture and toss with a large spatula until evenly coated.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, place in the oven, and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
This snack mix was crunchy and totally irresistible.