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Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts in a parchment pined tin resting next to a harry potter book on a light colored surface with a dark blue towel

“The thing about growing up with Fred and George,” said Ginny thoughtfully, “is that you sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes

For those familiar with the Harry Potter book series and films, you’ll remember that Fred and George Weasley left Hogwarts shortly before graduation in their 7th year to start their joke shop Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley. Though not mentioned in the books, the Half-Blood Prince film showed that their joke shop included a coin-operated machine selling Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts, complete with a miniature dragon breathing fire over them.

Though my version of Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts may not gather their heat from a real dragon, they come packing some serious heat from a blend of spices including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. The warm spice blend is tempered with a generous measure of honey, resulting in a crunchy treat that is both fiery and sweet.

a parchment line dtin of Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts sitting next to harry potter and the half blood prince book

a parchment lined tin of Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts resting on a dark blue towel

A crunchy mix of Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts

In the film, the dragon-roasted nuts in the machine were chestnuts, which tend to be quite starchy and tender. I wanted a crunchy mix so I instead chose to use a blend of cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts for this recipe. Prefer a simpler blend? Or maybe you want to add hazelnuts or macadamia? The blend of nuts you use is up to you, but I find that 12 oz (roughly 3 cups) of more traditionally crunchy nuts work best for this recipe.

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A note for special diets

This recipe for Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts is grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made friendly for Paleo diets if you omit the peanuts in favor of a Paleo-friendly nut.

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Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts in a parchment pined tin resting next to a harry potter book on a light colored surface with a dark blue towel

Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts

★★★★★ 5 from 32 reviews
  • Author: Whip & Wander
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: about 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: British
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Description

My version of Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts may not gain their heat from a real dragon, they contain a blend of spices that are both fiery and sweet.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz (about 3 cups) mixed nuts (for this I used 3 oz cashews, 3 oz almonds, 3 oz pecans, 3 oz walnuts, 4 oz peanuts (swap peanuts out for Paleo) but you may use what you like)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 170g (about 1/2 cup) honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (may use 1/4 tsp for milder mix)
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 C). Line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg white until frothy. Add mixed nuts to egg whites and toss to coat.
  3. Add the honey to your nuts as well as all of the spices and seasonings (If your honey is firm, 10-15 seconds in the microwave should be plenty of time to liquify it). Mix nuts to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer the nut mixture onto the baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 45-60 minutes, turning the nuts with a wooden spoon or spatula every 15 minutes to make sure that they toast evenly, until the nuts are lightly browned and glossy.
  5. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes and then break apart into chunks. Cashews, especially, have an odd, somewhat soft texture when they first come out of the oven. But once cooled, they are perfectly crunchy. This nut mixture can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place for around 2 weeks.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 1/4 cup (1.33 oz)
  • Calories: 259
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 147 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g

Keywords: Harry Potter, Weasley, Dragon Roasted Nuts, Roasted Nuts, Nuts

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  8. Sharon

    Another great treat to go along with this wonderful book! I love this snack, looks so good and is perfect for snaking which reading.

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  10. Marcie

    Ok, I’m LOVING this post! We’re listening to Harry Potter audiobooks every night and we’re almost to this part! Maybe I’ll surprise my husband with these!

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    • Whip & Wander

      I’ve read the books so many times, but the fella hadn’t so we spent the past few months listening to the audiobooks while we commuted. Jim Dale did such a great job with the voices! I hope your family is enjoying them!

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  11. Sheree

    These look so delicious, the perfect snack for a party or just at home, I can only imagine how good they smell!

    ~xo Sheree
    poshclassymom.com

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  18. Linda

    These nuts sound like the perfect combo of sweet and spicy! They would be dangerous to have around as I can see them going down way too easy. lol Perfect for a little snacking mid-day for a great pick-me-up or while catching up on the latest movies.

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  21. Rachel

    I seriously love all the Harry Potter themed recipes. The cayanne pepper would definitely add some dragon fire.

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  26. Noel Lizotte

    What a fun snack to serve while watching the HP movies or reading the books as a family.
    I’ll admit, I never noticed them in the movie, so that’s a fun piece of trivia to pass along.

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  29. Jill

    How awesome is this? I think I’ve commented before how much my kids love Harry Potter. We’ll have to try this roasted nut recipe.

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  30. Gloria

    I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan. We have ALL the DVD’s (and have watched them numerous times). I know my grandson with be thrilled if I made a batch of these for our next movie night.

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  35. Judy Purcell

    Oh my gosh, I could eat the whole bowl! Those flecks of sea salt take it over the top for me, and love the spice combo. Gonna make some for game night. 🙂

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  39. Reese Woods

    I just loved reading the Harry Potter books throughout middle school and high school! I can remember waiting for each new book to be released and wanting everything in my life to be Harry Potter-esk! What a fun and creative take on a recipe inspired by the books!

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  41. Jessie

    Always on the look out for new snack ideas to take on vacation with us and this one will be great for going to Universal in Hollywood next month! A snack to go with our Butter Beer!

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  43. Tammy

    Oooh I love the hint of spice in there with that mix! What a fun and delicious snack treat…I definitely have to give this a try soon! 😀

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  44. Lorie

    I don’t know a ton about Harry Potter, but I do know that these nuts are incredible–everything about these nuts are screaming my name!

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  45. Lauren

    I’ve been loving all your HP inspired posts lately, this Wesley one is no exception. I think that they’re salty, spicy and sweet is very fitting. These nuts look delicious!

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  47. Sues

    These are such a fun idea!! So perfect for a Harry Potter inspired party… Or just to snack on while I’m reading 🙂

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  49. Michelle Blackwood

    Wow this recipe sounds flavorful, will it work if I were to leave out the egg whites cause I’m allergic to eggs?

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  51. Natalie

    What a great snack. I love snacking nuts. And what I love about this recipe is addition of cumin and hot spices. I’ll be making this for sure. Looks soooo flavorful.

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  54. Dan Zehr

    My children will be delighted with this. Quickly and easily, that’s what I love. This is a really great job. Of course I’ll try this snack. I was interested in this recipe.

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  58. Marisa Franca

    Mixed nuts are a perfect snack and munchie food on an appetizer tray. I love the flavors that you’ve added to the nuts and the HP story to go along with them is so cute!! I’ll be making this for Christmas.

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