PECANS-ON-FIRE

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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)

Provided by deb k

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 lb pecan halves
1 -2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 quarts canola oil

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to a boil.
  • Blanch pecans for 5 min.
  • Remove from heat and drain well.
  • Transfer hot pecans to large bowl and toss with confectioners sugar to coat.
  • Heat oil to appox 350 deg.
  • Carefully add pecans in small batches and fry until golden and crunchy.
  • Remove pecans and put on baking pan.
  • Season nuts with pepper and salt mixture.
  • Let cool.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • (If you fry the pecans and they look soggy at all, add the pepper mixture and place them in the oven at 350 deg until crunchy.).

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