Dry Ramen & Spicy Party Mix

Sweet, salty, and spicy snack mix featuring crushed ramen, nuts, and a hot honey glaze—made for sharing.

Ingredients

• 2 bricks instant ramen noodles, crumbled into bite-sized pieces (seasoning packets discarded)
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, peanuts, or pecans)
• 1/2 cup mini pretzel twists or pieces
• 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey plus a pinch of cayenne)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup wasabi peas
• 1/4 cup sesame sticks
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for sweet contrast)
• Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine crumbled ramen, mixed nuts, pretzel pieces, wasabi peas, sesame sticks, coconut flakes, and a pinch of salt.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and hot honey together over low heat. Stir in cayenne if using.
4. Pour honey-butter mixture over dry mix and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant.
6. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then toss in dried cranberries and mini chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.