Cajun Spiced Pecans Snack (Printable)
Savory pecans tossed in a bold Cajun spice mix, baked to a crispy finish.
# What You Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 4 cups raw pecan halves
→ Egg Wash
02 - 1 large egg white
03 - 1 tablespoon water
→ Cajun Spice Mix
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy.
03 - Add the pecan halves to the egg wash and toss to coat evenly.
04 - In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Sprinkle the spice mix over the pecans and toss until all nuts are well coated.
06 - Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 20–22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
08 - Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet. Pecans will crisp as they cool.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That perfect crunch followed by a slow building heat that keeps you reaching for just one more
- They make your house smell like a Southern kitchen in the best possible way
02 -
- The nuts will still feel slightly soft when they first come out of the oven but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
- Stir them halfway through baking or you will end up with some burned edges and some underdone pieces
03 -
- Double the spice blend and keep the extra in a jar for instant spiced nuts whenever you want them
- Let the egg white mixture get nice and frothy before adding the nuts for better coverage