How to Make Hot and Salty Spiced Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing like the aroma of freshly roasted pecans wafting through the air. Hot and salty spiced pecans are a delicious and addictive snack that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, game night, or simply craving a savory treat, these spiced pecans will surely satisfy your cravings.

These pecans are roasted to perfection, then coated in a blend of spices that add a burst of flavor with every bite. The heat from the cayenne pepper adds a kick, whil...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • 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

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 117mg