I love a great batch of candied peanuts, and my easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans Recipe is amazing! It is a great and sweet, salty snack, and they make a perfect garnish for a great big summer salad.
Suppose you have never made a batch of candied pecans before; this is the perfect time to start. The air fryer does an amazing job of roasting these to perfection.
I love a batch of glazed pecans; they make amazing gifts, everyone loves a great snack! I believe that’s because one of the favorite snacks for everyone is Pecan Praline, and this comes really close to the Trader Joe’s version.
If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CAJUN FRIED PICKLES, AIR FRYER FRIED OKRA, AIR FRYER BANANA CHIPS, and AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES.
How To Make Air Fryer Candied Pecans
What Will I Need to Compete This Recipe:
- Pecan Halves
- Granulated Sugar
- Honey
- Water
- Ground CInnamon
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Salt
How To Make Air Fryer Candied Pecans
Preheat the air fryer to 350℉, air fryer setting, and line the tray with foil before placing it in the basket.
In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients until well combined. Make sure the sugar blend gets in all of the nooks and grooves of the pecans.
Pour the nut mixture into the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes. Give the basket a shake and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until the nuts are shiny and fragrant.
Pour out on a parchment or Silpat lined baking tray and let cool for at least 15 minutes. They will harden as they cool.
Serve as a snack with fresh fruit and cheese or as a crunchy addition to a salad.
What will I need to complete this recipe?
You will need the following ingredients:
- Pecan halves. Use raw, unsalted pecan halves.
- Sugar
- Honey
- Ground cinnamon- apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or chai spice blend can also be used instead of cinnamon
- Pure Vanilla extract
- Salt- I use Morton’s kosher salt for this recipe
You will need the following supplies:
- Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Crisp Lid or Mealthy Air Fryer Lid
- Aluminum Foil
- Silpat
How To Store Air Fryer Candied Pecans
Store the cooled pecans in an airtight container or a mason jar.
Store the cooled pecans in an airtight container or a mason jar for up to a week for maximum freshness.
Can I eat these warm or cold?
The pecans should be completely cooled before you eat them. The sugar is very hot so please do not attempt to eat them straight out of the air fryer.
How do you make Candied pecans?
You make candied pecans by mixing sugar, spices, and pecans, then baking them until the sugar melts into all the pecans’ nooks and crannies.
What is another variation I can make?
You can add zest from 1 orange to the pecan mixture for another layer of flavor.
What are substitutions that I can make?
You can substitute the cinnamon for chai spice or pumpkin pie spice. You can also swap the honey for maple syrup.
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
I have not tried it yet because these nuts are so addictive they probably won’t make it to the freezer.
What ingredients do I need to make candied pecans?
You will need raw pecan halves, sugar, honey salt, cinnamon, and water. Many recipes for candied nuts call for egg whites, but this one doesn’t. Great if you have someone with an egg allergy.
What Can You Use Air Fryer Candied Pecans On?
While they make an amazing snack, they are also a great nut to be used on almost anything, some of my favorites are:
Some Other Great & Easy Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes-
AIR FRYER GINGER PORK DUMPLINGS
AIR FRYER EASY POUTINE FRENCH FRIES
EASY AIR FRYER PEPPER & ONION FLATBREAD
AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S VEGETABLE BIRD’S NESTS
Air Fryer Candied Pecans
There is nothing better than a snack of homemade air fryer candied pecans; they are so easy to make and absolutely delish.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (8 ounces) raw pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉, air fryer setting, and line the tray with foil before placing it in the basket.
- In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients until well combined. Make sure the sugar blend gets in all of the nooks and grooves of the pecans.
- Pour the nut mixture into the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes. Give the basket a shake and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until the nuts are shiny and fragrant.
- Pour out on a parchment or Silpat lined baking tray and let cool for at least 15 minutes. They will harden as they cool.
- Serve as a snack with fresh fruit and cheese or as a crunchy addition to a salad.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 29gProtein: 0g
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