These Asian-Spiced Pecans are everything you want in a healthy snack – sweet, crunchy, salty, spicy, and incredibly addicting!
I used Georgia Pecans to support our local farmers here in Georgia! Sriracha seasoning provides that extra kick, and can be found at most grocery stores, or on Amazon.
You can buy ordinary pecans but I opted for these home-grown New Ground Orchards Georgia Pecans. These pecans have a smooth, buttery texture and a delicious, rich flavor.
According to the Georgia Pecan Commission, "pecans are enriched with many health benefitting nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are essential for optimum health." Pecans can reduce cholesterol levels. They are rich in healthy, monounsaturated fat that helps the heart and are high in nutrients such as zinc, vitamin E, and vitamin A to boost the immune system and ward off illness. Snack on!
Watch and learn as the "Spicy Sistahs" demonstrate how to make these Asian-Spiced Pecans!
This Asian-Spiced Pecans recipe is super easy because it requires only 5 basic ingredients, about 15 minutes to make, and one pan!
Steps to make these healthy spiced pecans:
This literally takes just 15 minutes to make these roasty, toasty Asian-Spiced Pecans!
- First, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Next, in a medium mixing bowl add the pecans. Mix the egg whites with the pecans and add in the sugar, cinnamon, and sriracha seasoning until pecans are thoroughly coated.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the pecans evenly onto the baking sheet in one layer.
- Lastly, bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, dry, and crispy. (Every oven cooks differently so check for doneness.) Serve while warm.
Make these Asian-Spiced Pecans in bulk! You're going to want to have plenty on hand for snacking. Not only are these pecans delicious, but they're considered "Nutrition in a Nutshell!"
These healthy Baked Purple Sweet Potato Chips are also a fantastic snack! You're going to want this recipe too!
Tips and Tricks
- No need for salt in this spiced pecan recipe. The sriracha seasoning usually contains salt. Taste first!
- Every oven cooks differently, so check for doneness.
- Don't have white sugar? Substitute it for brown sugar instead.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts or almonds. Whatever nuts you have on hand.
- Try different spice combos. Get creative!
- Make sure the pecans are completely cool before storing them in an airtight container.
Want more?
If you liked these Asian-Spiced Pecans, you’re going to love these recipes:
- Chinese Almond Cookies
- Homemade Microwave Popcorn
- Baked Purple Sweet Potato Chips
- Crispy Spicy Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Spicy Edamame
Asian-Spiced Pecans
These Asian-Spiced Pecans are everything you want in a healthy snack -- sweet, crunchy, salty, spicy, and incredibly addicting!
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1 egg white, whisked
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons sriracha seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl add the pecans. Mix the egg whites with the pecans and add in the sugar, cinnamon, and sriracha seasoning until pecans are thoroughly coated.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the pecans evenly onto the baking sheet in one layer. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, dry, and crispy. (Every oven cooks differently so check for doneness.) Serve while warm.
Notes
- No need for salt in this recipe. The sriracha seasoning usually contains salt. Taste first!
- Every oven cooks differently, so check for doneness.
- Don't have white sugar? Substitute it for brown sugar instead.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Try different spice combos. Get creative!
- Make sure the pecans are completely cool before storing them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 107.6 mg
- Fat: 39.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spiced pecans, spiced pecans egg white, cinnamon spiced pecans, healthy spiced pecans, easy spiced pecans
Katie says
I'm literally just about to make these and I'm so excited. I love spiced nuts but I've never made them myself!
Katie xoxo
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Asian Caucasian says
You will never buy spiced nuts again when you find out how easy it is to make in your own kitchen! Hope you enjoy!
Ramona says
These pecans were so good that disappeared in no time. Will need to make more next time. Really good for snacking. Thank you for sharing!
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Asian Caucasian says
We go through these pecans very quickly which is why I will be making extra batches next time!
Jacqueline Debono says
I love to snack on plain pecans but this was the first time I made spiced ones. So good! We got through the whole lot whilst watching a movie!
Asian Caucasian says
Does not take long to polish off these Asian-spiced pecans! Gotta make extra batches next time!
Kari Heron says
My family really loved snacking on these over the weekend as we watched movies together. Thanks for sharing.
Asian Caucasian says
I have to make several batches of these pecans because my family devours them in no time! 😜
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a yummy twist on spiced pecans! This came together beautifully and I will make it again.
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Asian Caucasian says
Thanks, Julie! You better make extra batches next time because these pecans go quickly!
Chef Dennis says
I love pecans and your pecans were almost too good! I ate them all before my family had the chance to try them
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Asian Caucasian says
That's the same in our house! These Asian-spiced pecans are too good to share! 😂
Leslie says
I LOVE flavored nuts and am always trying new flavors at the stores. I really need to be making my own flavored nuts! This recipe looks easy to try! Thank you!
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Asian Caucasian says
You cannot believe how easy it is to make your own flavored nuts, like these spicy pecans! So yummy!
Amy Liu Dong says
First of all thanks for sharing this amazing pecans recipe. I loved it, this is best for a movie marathon of the whole family.
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Asian Caucasian says
So perfect for binge-watching! We plan to devour these tomorrow during the Super Bowl!
Emily says
The siracha adds such a nice kick of flavor in these spiced pecans! I loved them!
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Asian Caucasian says
So glad you enjoyed them Emily! We will be eating bowl-fulls of these pecans on Super Bowl Sunday!
Jere Cassidy says
I love, love pecans and have made the sweet glazed ones but now I want to give these a try with the spicy flavor.
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Asian Caucasian says
It's a subtle spice but it does add a nice little kick to these pecans!
Stine Mari says
I don't think I've heard of Sriracha seasoning before but I love the idea of making these with Asian flavors. I am totally going to try to make these tomorrow because they sound amazing!
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Asian Caucasian says
The Sriracha seasoning gives these pecans a little kick, but it's subtle. Hope you enjoy!
Suzi Martin says
I love roasted pecans! I’ve never spiced them up with sriracha before, but this sounds so good! Cannot wait to make these!
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Asian Caucasian says
I'm so glad to hear that you're a fellow pecan-lover! I think you're going to love the sweet and spiciness in this recipe. I could not stop eating these!