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Party Snack Mix

Party Snack Mix is a quick and easy snack to make for any game day, gathering, or celebration that can be made in the oven, slow cooker, or air fryer!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chex, party, snack mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Chex Mix
  • 2 cups Corn Chex Mix
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex Mix
  • ¾ cup pretzel rounds
  • ¾ cup mini pretzels
  • ¾ cup mixed nuts
  • ¾ cup cashews
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, and wheat cereal varieties along with the nuts and pretzels. Toss to combine.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, and onion powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until well coated throughout.
  • Spread the coated mix on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes - stirring once after 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before serving or transferring to an airtight container.

Air Fryer

  • Either reduce the ingredients by 1/4-1/2 depending on the size of your air fryer - or you can work in batches.
  • Combine the rice, corn, and wheat cereal varieties along with the nuts and pretzels in a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, and onion powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until well coated throughout.
  • Spread the mixture out in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 5-9 minutes - stirring every few minutes.
  • Remove from the basket and allow to cool to room temperature before serving or transferring to an airtight container.

Slow Cooker

  • Combine the rice, corn, and wheat cereal varieties along with the nuts and pretzels in a large slow cooker. Toss to combine.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, and onion powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until well coated throughout.
  • Cook on low for 60-90 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes or so.
  • Remove from the cooker and allow to cool to room temperature before serving or transferring to an airtight container.