How to Make Cayenne Sugar Nuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and addictive snack to satisfy your sweet and spicy cravings? Look no further than these Cayenne Sugar Nuts! This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of sugar with the heat of cayenne pepper to create a snack that's perfect for munching on during a Netflix marathon or serving at your next gathering. Whether you're a fan of spicy foods or just looking to add some excitement to your snacking routine, these nuts are sure to become a new favorite in your household.<...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg white, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound whole pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pound nuts

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg white and water together in a separate large bowl until frothy but not yet stiff; add pecans and stir to coat. Season nuts with the sugar mixture and spread onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast in oven, turning occasionally, until the nuts are browned and no longer moist, about 30 minutes.
  • Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool nuts, breaking apart any nuts stuck together.
  • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 591mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 256mg