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Air Fryer Maple Pecan Bars

Air Fryer Maple Pecan Bars

4.91 from 10 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

If you're looking for a delicious treat that's both easy to make and healthy, you'll love these air fryer maple pecan bars. They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Plus, the air fryer cooks them up perfectly every time. So give them a try today!

Ingredients 

Shortbread Bottom:

  • 1 stick butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, omit if using salted butter

Pecan Topping:

  • 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk, (2%, 1%, or Skim)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans

Instructions

  • Line a 2 qt (10x6) oven-safe baking dish ( or an 8x8 oven-safe baking dish) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Cut the cold butter into small cubes.
  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Using a beater or a fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients, mashing the butter as you go.
  • Once you’ve mixed it up and there aren’t any large lumps in it, transfer it to your parchment-lined baking dish.
  • Press the mixture down carefully in the baking dish,  against the edges filling it out evenly, until it’s nice and flat, covering the bottom
  • Place the baking dish into the air fryer. Bake or air fry the crust (depending on what settings your air fryer has) for about 18 minutes.
  • While the crust is cooking you can make the filling. Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium pan on the stove. Bring it to a boil and pour in the milk & maple syrup. Stirring frequently. Continue to cook for about two-three minutes, remove from heat and add pecans.
  • By this point, the crust should be a golden color and it should’ve started to firm up a little. Remove the crust from the air fryer.
  • Pour the maple mixture over the crust and place the bars back into the air fryer. Cook for about 18-20 minutes.
  • The bars are done when they start to form tiny bubbles on top, and the entire top has firmed up. If you need to: add 5 minutes and check again. As air fryer models and temperatures do vary and you do  want to make sure it’s set enough before removing it from the air fryer
  • When it is finished cooking, allow it to cool for about 30 minutes, it will firm up even more after cooking.
  • Remove bars, by lifting parchment paper up and out. Use a knife to cut the bars into squares of your choice. This yields about 8-12 bars depending on how big you cut them.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg