If you’re looking for the ultimate party snack, this Hawaiian Chex Mix recipe is exactly what you need. It’s a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy that will leave your guests reaching for it hand over fist. Perfect for movie nights, holiday gatherings, or casual hangouts, this easy-to-make snack mix has the perfect balance of flavors and textures—with a Hawaiian-inspired twist.
Why You’ll Love Hawaiian Chex Mix
- Quick and Easy: Just a few simple steps and ingredients. Easy and fun to make with kids too!
- Unique Flavor: The Furikake seasoning and butter soy glaze adds a delightful umami kick, making this mix stand out.
- Customizable: You can switch up the cereals and chips, add nuts, or toss in dried fruit to suit your taste.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Suffice it to say, I have never met anyone who wasn’t crazy about this snack. It’s loved by kids and adults alike.
Tips for the Best Hawaiian Chex Mix
Don’t Skip the Furikake: It’s the key to the signature Hawaiian flavor.
Mix Gently and Often: Be careful when tossing the dry ingredients with the sauce to avoid breaking the cereals. I also give the mix a toss every 20 minutes while baking to prevent clumps from forming.
Use a Large Pan: Give the mix plenty of space to bake evenly. Be careful not to crowd the pan and use multiple pans if needed.
Change it up: Try different variations according to your liking. Fritos, goldfish crackers, and Japanese rice crackers, as well as nuts like almonds, peanuts, cashews, etc. can be added as well.
Perfect for All Occasions
Holiday Parties: A fun and festive snack that can be put out for guests to munch on before the big meal, or while hanging out and playing games after. I like to put them in a decorate bowl to make it extra special.
Game Days: Perfect for munching during the big game. Pairs well with savory finger foods like wings, pigs in a blanket, mozzarella sticks, etc.
Potlucks: Easy to transport and share.
Gifting: Package it up in a cute mason jar with ribbon for a thoughtful homemade gift. My kids and I like to make a huge batch and give them out to our neighbors during the holidays.
Movie Night: Great to much on while cozying up on the couch and watching your favorite show or movie.
Storage Tips
Store your Hawaiian Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep it crispy, make sure it’s completely cooled before storing.
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Hawaiian Chex Mix
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
Description
Hawaiian Chex Mix is a fun spin on the classic snack mix. It incorporates Furikake seasoning—a Japanese rice seasoning made of nori (seaweed) and sesame seeds—along with a buttery soy caramel. It’s a pantry staple in many Hawaiian households and the perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
3 cups Chex cereal (any blend of corn, rice, and wheat varieties)
3 cups Honeycomb cereal
3 cups Bugles
1 cup pretzels
1/2 jar Nori Kome Furikake seasoning
FOR THE SAUCE
1/4 c butter (4 tbsp)
1/4 cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, avocado, etc)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Add check cereal, honeycomb, cereal, bugles, and pretzels to a large baking pan. Use clean hands or two silicon spatulas to gently mix.
3. In a small pan under low heat, melt the butter and add in the sugar. Once sugar has fully melted, turn off the heat and add in the oil, corn syrup and soy sauce. Stir until well combined.
3. Pour the sauce over the party mix and gently mix until all is evenly coated with the sauce. Sprinkle Furikake seasoning and gently toss.
4. Bake at 200°F for one hour give everything a gentle toss every 20 minutes to ensure even baking.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian
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