Air Fryer Candied Walnuts –I’ve always loved candied walnuts, but I never seemed to have the time to make them. Air fryers are a great way to get your favorite sweet treat without all the work!
This batch of Air Fryer Candied Walnuts is fantastic! They are so good, if you love a tremendous roasted candied snack, this is one for you, and it’s so easy with the help of the air fryer.
These are some of my family’s go-to snacks. Made with a few ingredients, walnuts toast up so beautify in the air fryer.
I love making a great batch of candied walnuts; they make for a great and quick appetizer or snack. You can also use them in summer salads or place them into popcorn for a great and quick snack.
Suppose you are looking for even more Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes. In that case, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS, AIR FRYER LASAGNA EGG ROLLS, AIR FRYER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CALZONES, and AIR FRYER GINGER PORK DUMPLINGS.
Watch and Check Out How To Make Air Fryer Candied Walnuts!
What Are Candied Walnuts?
Candied walnuts are a sweet and crunchy addition to salads, oatmeal, ice cream sundaes, or just plain snacking. They’re easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and about an hour of your time!
As you can see from the list below, there’s no need for expensive candied walnut recipes when making these delicious treats at home is simple. My favorite brand of walnuts to use for this recipe are from Costco, so the next time you grab a huge bag, or pick a pack up at Amazon!
Ingredients Needed for Candied Walnuts
- Walnuts
- Butter
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
How To Make Air Fryer Candied Walnuts
In a large bowl, mix the walnuts and butter.
Add the brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt, mix well, and coat all walnuts.
Mix until all of the walnuts are coated.
Toss the coated walnuts into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 200 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8-10 minutes. Shake the basket frequently during the cooking process, so all walnuts cook evenly.
Some Pro Tips:
- You can lightly spray the basket with cooking spray so that the walnuts do not stick.
- Shake the basket several times during the cooking process.
- Try to get the walnuts on a single layer.
- Add some spices that you like, I used ground cinnamon, but you can easily make them with chili powder or ground cumin.
Are glazed and candied walnuts the same?
They are almost the same, although glazed walnuts usually contain corn syrup. Since the air fryer would not cook corn syrup well, I used butter and white sugar to make them candied.
Although they sound very different glazed and, candied walnuts taste about the same.
The Trick to Making Air Fryer Candied Walnuts
The real trick for this recipe and many recipes that you make in the air fryer is to shake the basket frequently during the cooking process.
Shaking the air fryer basket or using a pair of tongs allows both sides to be perfectly cooked if you have an air fryer oven.
The other trick is to make sure that all of your walnuts are coated with the butter mixture. This way, when the heat hits them, they perfectly cook.
Ways to Use Candied Walnuts
I usually serve these up around the holiday or BBQ or even get-together for a quick snack.
You can also serve them as a salad topping, which is excellent for the summer. I usually keep a bowl in an airtight container and add them as a quick add-in for a great crunch.
I also add them to my kid’s bowl of yogurt or ice cream for a quick topping.
How To Store Candied Walnuts
Once your walnuts cool to room temperature, place them into an airtight container. Place the container on the counter, and use them within a week.
Otherwise, they will start to get soft. I would avoid putting them into the refrigerator, as the butter will harden them.
How Do You Keep The Walnuts From Sticking?
Since we are not using any corn syrup, they will end up not sticking like other recipes. I find that shaking the basket really helps keeps the walnuts separated.
Do Candied Walnuts Go Bad?
Yes, all candied peanuts and walnuts go bad after a while. You should not have this problem since you are making such a small batch in your air fryer.
I find that after a week, they start to go bad. The butter begins to break down. So, for best results, if you don’t want a whole batch of walnuts, split the recipe in half and only make a small batch.
Some Other Great & Easy Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes-
- AIR FRYER FROZEN PICKLES
- AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO CHIPS
- EASY AIR FRYER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CALZONES
- AIR FRYER HARDEE’S BIG HOT HAM ‘N’ CHEESE
- AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER FROM RAW OR FROZEN!
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Air Fryer Candied Walnuts are amazing! They are so good, if you love a great roasted candied snack, this is one for you, and it's so easy with the help of the air fryer.
- 4 cups walnuts diced
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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In a large bowl, mix the walnuts and butter.
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Add the brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt, mix well, and coat all walnuts.
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Mix until all of the walnuts are coated.
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Toss the coated walnuts into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 200 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8-10 minutes. Shake the basket frequently during the cooking process, so all of the walnuts cook evenly.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Some Pro Tips:
- You can lightly spray the basket with cooking spray so that the walnuts do not stick.
- Shake the basket several times during the cooking process.
- Try to get the walnuts on a single layer.
- Add some spices that you like, I used ground cinnamon, but you can easily make them with chili powder or ground cumin.
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