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Delicious Air Fryer Candied Pecans in a bowl, perfect for snacks and salads.

Air Fryer Candied Pecans

Quick and easy sweet and crunchy candied pecans made in the air fryer, perfect for snacks, salads, or as gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional) For a little kick
  • 1 spray cooking spray or parchment liner For air fryer basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 300°F for about 3 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract, add the pecans, and toss until every nut is coated.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the sugar mixture to the pecans and stir until they look evenly sandy and sticky.
  6. Lightly spray your air fryer basket or use a parchment liner. Spread the pecans in a single layer.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the pecans for 8 to 12 minutes at 300°F, shaking the basket every 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Once they are deeper in color and smell like cinnamon toast, remove them.
  3. Pour the pecans onto a sheet of parchment paper and spread them out to cool.

Notes

Do not skip the cooling step to ensure they become crunchy. Shake the basket frequently to prevent burning. Use the egg white for the best cling of the sugar coating.