Creole Beer Nuts

Name: Creole Beer Nuts
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 cups pecan halves (14 ounces); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (see Note)

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cups pecan halves (14 ounces)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (see Note)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 300 and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, beat the egg white with an electric mixer until foamy.
3

Add 1 tablespoon of the sugar and beat at high speed until firm peaks form, about 1 minute.
4

Add the pecans and toss to coat.
5

Spread the pecans on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until the nuts are just slightly dry.
6

Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk the salt with the cayenne, paprika, Creole seasoning and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.
7

Add the pecans and toss well.
8

Return the pecans to the baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes longer, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden and dry.
9

Let cool completely before serving.