Air Fryer Candied Pecans

closeup of candied Pecans in a white bowl on a marble table.

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.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 13

Servings servings

Calories 231kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

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.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.

DO NOT preheat the air fryer with parchment paper in it. IT IS A FIRE HAZARD!

Add a tablespoon of melted butter to the sugar mixture.

Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice.

Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a little spicy kick.

Use a different kind of nut like walnuts, almonds,

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