These air fryer candied pecans are a wonderful easy snack to make with just a handful of simple ingredients. Coated in a blend of sugars, egg whites, and cinnamon, these sweet, crunchy pecans are perfect for snacking or a topping for salads, ice cream and desserts.
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Best Candied Pecans in the Air Fryer
Not only are they are an easy to make quick snack, but you can make candied pecans for wonderful homemade gift idea during the holiday season. Putting them in a mason jar or little bags with a pretty ribbon tied around them are perfect for sharing with friends, teachers and neighbors.
A perfect combination of sweet and crunchy be sure you add these cinnamon sugar pecans to your must-make list and enjoy the rich, buttery yumminess with the perfect crunch.
Ingredients Needed for Candied Nuts
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this easy recipe. Scroll down to the full recipe card for the amounts.
- raw pecans: pecan halves are the star of this roasted pecans recipe.
- light brown sugar: adds sweetness and a hint of caramel flavor.
- white sugar: complements the brown sugar in sweetening
- egg white: used for binding the sugars to the pecans.
- maple syrup: sweetens them pecans perfectly.
- ground cinnamon: adds warm seasonal flavor.
Variations and Substitutions:
- Add a tablespoon of melted butter to the sugar mixture for an extra layer of richness.
- Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice to add a different warmth to the flavor.
- Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to the sugar mixture.
- Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Make different kinds of candied nuts like walnuts, cashews or almonds.
- Use dark brown sugar if you’d like.
How to Make Candied Pecans Recipe
Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 340° F.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, egg white, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
Step 3: Add the raw pecan halves to the egg white mixture and stir until they’re thoroughly coated.
Step 4: Line the bottom of the air fryer with parchment paper, making sure not to let it hang over the sides (to avoid any fire hazards). Add the pecans in a single layer to the lined air fryer basket.
Step 5: Cook the pecans for 5 minutes, then stir them with a wooden spoon, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Be sure to check them to prevent overcooking.
Step 6: While they’re cooking, line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Step 7: After cooking, pour the pecans onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer. Allow them to cool for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Tips:
- Be sure to use parchment paper in your air fryer basket so the brown sugar mixture.
- Remember not to preheat the air fryer with parchment paper inside, as it can pose a fire hazard.
Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
Yes you sure can! After cooling completely, place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. You can freeze them in small batches or one large container. If you’re using bags, squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing them. It is best to thaw them in the refrigerator over room temperature so they don’t become sticky.
If the pecans have lost some of their crunch after freezing and thawing, you can re-crisp them by placing them in a preheated oven at 250° F for 5-10 minutes. Be sure to check them often to prevent over cooking.
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Air Fryer Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 340° F.
- In a large bowl, add the brown sugar, white sugar, egg white, maple syrup, and cinnamon and stir to combine.¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Then add in the pecan halves and stir until the nuts are coated thoroughly.2 cups pecan halves
- Place the coated pecans in the lined basket in an even layer.
- Line the basket of air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. IMPORTANT: Trim off any paper that sticks up over the top of the basket or it WILL BURN.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Then stir the nuts and cook for another 3-5 minutes, checking them to be sure they are not over cooking.
- While they are cooking, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- After cooking, pour them onto the lined cookie sheet and spread them out in a single layer and let them cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
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Elaine
I have actually eaten some of these before and OMG!!!They are so yummy!
Sherri
They are so yummy!!