Cajun Spiced Pecans Recipe

Spice up your life with these irresistible Cajun Spiced Pecans! Perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor, these spicy-sweet pecans are the perfect snack, topping for salads or ice cream, or a unique gift. Easy to make in under 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 682 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Spiced Pecans

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How to Make Cajun Spiced Pecans

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup (57g) of butter.
  3. Add 2 cups (150g) of pecans to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar) and cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
  7. Season generously with salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon to start).
  8. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until perfectly crisp, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

41g

Carbs

12g