Hot Pepper Pecans
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Hot Pepper Pecans, a bold and flavorful blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy perfection. This quick and easy recipe coats buttery pecan halves in a luscious mixture of brown sugar, honey, and unsalted butter, spiced with cayenne, smoked paprika, and a hint of black pepper for a tantalizing kick. Perfectly roasted in just 15 minutes, these pecans develop a satisfying crunch that makes them ideal for entertaining, gifting, or simply indulging. Whether enjoyed on their own, sprinkled over salads, or paired with a cheese board, these Hot Pepper Pecans are a crowd-pleasing combination of heat and sweetness that’s impossible to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Remove from heat.
Place the pecan halves in a large mixing bowl. Pour the spiced butter mixture over the pecans and toss until they are evenly coated.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the Hot Pepper Pecans to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.5 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1049 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
