Chili Pecans

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 can (6 ounces) shelled pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. 2
    Add pecans.
  3. 3
    Stir until dry and sizzling.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar over pecans and stir until evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle lemon juice into skillet and cook until the juice has evaporated.
  6. 6
    Turn pecans out onto several thicknesses of paper toweling to drain.
  7. 7
    Let cool slightly.
  8. 8
    Pecans are best within an hour of being made.

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