Pecans-on-Fire Recipe 🌶️🔥
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Christmas, < 15 Mins, Deep Fried
Description:
One of the girls at work makes these every year and we go crazy over them. She finally shared her recipe so I want to share it with you. (She deep frys these but you can fry them on the stovetop)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 4762.4
- Fat: 517.8g
- Saturated Fat: 39.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1745.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.4g
- Fiber: 11.8g
- Sugar: 34g
- Protein: 10.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 – 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups canola oil
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bring large pot of water to a boil. |
| 2 | Blanch pecans for 5 minutes. |
| 3 | Remove from heat and drain well. |
| 4 | Transfer hot pecans to large bowl and toss with confectioners sugar to coat. |
| 5 | Heat oil to approximately 350°F (175°C). |
| 6 | Carefully add pecans in small batches and fry until golden and crunchy. |
| 7 | Remove pecans and put on baking pan. |
| 8 | Season nuts with pepper and salt mixture. |
| 9 | Let cool. |
| 10 | Store in airtight container. |
| 11 | (If you fry the pecans and they look soggy at all, add the pepper mixture and place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until crunchy.) |
Notes:
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
- Make sure to fry the pecans in small batches to ensure even cooking.
- These pecans make for a delightful snack or a crunchy topping for salads and desserts.
Now, indulge in the fiery crunchiness of these delectable Pecans-on-Fire! 🔥🌰 Enjoy!
