Air Fryer Candied Coffee Walnuts
Description
Crisp, glossy walnuts in a coffee-caramel shell — made in the air fryer in 11 minutes flat, with no candy thermometer required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnut halves and pieces, 8 oz
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Line the tray with foil to prevent the syrup from dripping and burning on the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well combined. Make sure the sugar has started to melt and the coffee crystals have dissolved.
- Pour the nut mixture into the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes.
- Gently stir the nuts with a spatula and cook for 2–3 minutes longer, or until the nuts are shiny and the syrup has thickened.
- Pour out onto a parchment-lined tray and let cool for at least 15 minutes. The walnuts will harden as they cool.
- Serve as a snack with dried fruit, or on top of yogurt or ice cream.
Equipment
- Aluminum Foil
Notes
Use raw walnuts, not pre-roasted. Instant coffee or espresso powder only — ground coffee will not dissolve. The nuts will feel soft coming out of the basket and harden as they cool. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg