Best 9 Hot And Spicy Pecans Recipes

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In the world of snacks, few things are as satisfying as a handful of hot and spicy pecans. Their unique combination of sweet, savory, and fiery flavors offers a delicious and addictive experience that is sure to leave you wanting more. Whether you're enjoying them as a standalone snack or using them to add a kick to salads, main courses, or even desserts, hot and spicy pecans are a versatile and flavorful addition to any culinary repertoire. With so many different recipes to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. That's why we've compiled a list of the best hot and spicy pecan recipes out there, so you can easily find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT AND SALTY SPICED PECANS



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Hot and salty snack.

Provided by PenRip

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir cumin and cayenne pepper into the butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir pecans, sucralose sweetener, and salt into the butter mixture to coat the nuts completely. Spread coated nuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in preheated oven until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
  • Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SWEET-AND-SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 cups nuts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
2 cups unsalted pecan halves
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the oven and stir. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 more minutes. Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely on the sheet.

SPICY TOASTED PECANS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 oz)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, pepper, and salt. Remove pan from heat and add pecans, tossing to coat well. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICY PECANS



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These pecans are great to nibble on along with some eggnog.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
5 cups (20 ounces) pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread coated pecans in a single layer onto the baking sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees. Rotate the sheets in oven, and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Immediately spread pecans in a single layer on clean parchment paper; let cool before serving or storing.

SPICY TOASTED PECANS



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These little bits of yumminess go great over salads, or all along for a snack! So easy and so tasty! I've even added them to my Chex Mix or other party mixes.

Provided by MelvinsWifey

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan and add the remaining ingredients one at a time.
  • Add pecans last.
  • Spread out pecans on foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes per batch.
  • Cool. These are good warm, but better later.

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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Great for snacking or adding to salads!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, (melted)
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place rack on a lower level.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and salt. Stir in the pecans and gently toss with the chili powder to coat. Spread the coated pecans on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool and store in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (1/8 cup), Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons egg white (1 extra-large egg)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups whole pecan halves (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with the cooking spray or brush it lightly with oil.
  • Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds, until light and frothy. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chile powder, cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pecans and mix well, until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture, including any liquid, onto the prepared pan and spread in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing twice with a metal spatula. Each time you toss the pecans, spread them out again in one layer. When they're done, sprinkle with fleur de sel and allow to cool completely; they will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

KACOO'S HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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This is from the cookbook, "Ralph & Kacoo, A Taste of Louisiana." Ralph & Kacoo's is a seafood restaurant with locations in Louisiana and Texas. I haven't tried this yet.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon red pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Melt butter in pot. Add all ingredients except pecans. Blend well.
  • Take pot off stove. Add pecans. Stir about 5 minutes until well coated.
  • Spread on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1055.4, Fat 109.2, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 1994.6, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 11.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right pecans. Fresh, plump pecans are essential for this recipe. Look for pecans that are free of blemishes and have a light brown color. Avoid pecans that are dark brown or have a wrinkled appearance.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers. The type of chili peppers you use will determine the heat level of your pecans. For a milder flavor, use ancho chili peppers or New Mexico chili peppers. For a hotter flavor, use cayenne pepper or habanero peppers.
  • Toast the pecans before coating them. Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Use a flavorful oil. The oil you use to coat the pecans will add flavor to the finished product. Use a flavorful oil such as olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil.
  • Season the pecans well. In addition to the chili peppers, you can also season the pecans with other spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, or cumin. Season the pecans to taste.
  • Let the pecans cool before serving. Once the pecans are coated, let them cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pecans to become crispy.

Conclusion:

Hot and spicy pecans are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for salads, yogurt, or ice cream. They are also a great addition to holiday gift baskets. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own hot and spicy pecans at home. So next time you are looking for a tasty and unique snack, give this recipe a try.

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