In just a few minutes, you can whip up a delectable treat of crispy and sugary Air Fryer Candied Pecans. With minimal ingredients and the convenience of this appliance, this recipe is incredibly effortless and absolutely delightful.

Air Fryer Candied Pecans

This candied pecans recipe is so simple and really tasty. It makes the best snack but also tastes great as a topping. We love it in yogurt, salads, oatmeal and more. It has such simple ingredients but turns out absolutely delicious every time.

Ingredients:

Pecan Halves
Butter (melted)
Large Egg White
Brown Sugar
Ground Cinnamon

How to make Candied Pecans in air fryer:

Step 1. Get out a medium bowl. Place the pecans in a mixing bowl.

Step 2. Melt the butter in the microwave. Melt the butter and drizzle it on top of the pecans. Toss to coat the pecans in the butter.

Step 3. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks. In a separate bowl, whip the egg white with a hand held mixer until frothy and it holds soft peaks.

Step 4. Coat the raw pecans. Pour over the pecans and stir to coat the pecans with the frothed egg whites. Coat the nuts evenly.

Step 5. Combine the sugar mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the pecans and stir to coat thoroughly.

Step 6. Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.

Step 7. Spread the pecans in the air fryer basket. Place the pecan mixture in the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes. Stir every few minutes during the air fry process until the pecans are no longer wet.

Step 8. Place the candied nuts on a baking sheet. Move the pecans to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread them out into an even layer and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to completely cool.

Nuts on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9. Serve and enjoy the Sugar Pecans. After this time, the pecans are ready to serve and enjoy!

Jump to recipe below for complete instructions. It’s so easy.

Serving suggestions:

Snacking. These tasty pecans taste great for eating as a snack.
Yogurt. Make a yogurt parfait using these candied pecans.
Oatmeal. Top yogurt with the pecans for a sweet and crunchy mix in.
Salads. Top spinach salads with pecans.

Storage:

Refrigerator:

Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. We like to use a mason jar for storage, but you can use any airtight container. Make sure the nuts are completely cool before storing.

Freezer:

Place in a freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature on the counter and enjoy.

Reheat:

The nuts are delicious at room temperature. However, if you desire them warm, it is easy to reheat them. You can place them back in the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes until warm.

Can you make this recipe in advance?

Yes, combine the ingredients for the mixture and refrigerate. When ready to cook, add the pecans and toss thoroughly. Then air fry as normal.

Why are the pecans sticky?

Pecans not cooked long enough will be sticky. Another culprit is not allowing enough time to cool. As they cool, they will harden.

Bake in the oven option:

This recipe is easy to cook in the oven. Combine the ingredients as the recipe calls for and place on a lined baking sheet.

Place in a 250-degree preheated oven for 1 hour. Shake and toss the pecans every 15 minutes so they don’t stick. This will also help them to cook evenly and be perfectly crispy.

Tips for Candied Pecans in Air Fryer:

Allow to cool. Give the nuts plenty of time to cool on the baking sheet so they can harden.
Line the air fryer basket. I suggest lining the basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner. The mixture is sticky and messy to clean.

Variations to try:

Pumpkin pie spice. This will add the perfect hint of Fall flavor to the pecans. Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice or more to taste if desired in place of the cinnamon.
Maple syrup. Toss the mixture in a tablespoon of maple syrup.
Cayenne Pepper. If you like to spice things up, add cayenne pepper to the pecan mixture.
Other nut variations. This sugar mixture is delicious on various other nuts. Try making cashews, almonds, peanuts or walnuts. You can even make a combination of these nuts.

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