Caramelized Pecans – Sweet, Salty & Deep Fried!

Boil pecan halves for 3 minutes.

Drain pecans and generously top with powdered sugar.

Stir the pecans to melt the powdered sugar and create a glaze over the pecans. Add more powdered sugar, if needed, to make the glaze nice and thick.

Cook the coated pecans in hot oil (350 degrees) until deep brown. It will take about 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of the batch you are frying.

Use a slotted spoon to remove pecans from the oil and spread over waxed paper to cool.

While still warm, sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper for a light, spicy kick, and generously season with kosher salt.