Air Fryer Pecans In Minutes
Make perfectly roasted and candied pecans in minutes with this easy air fryer recipe. Get the perfect crunch and flavor for a delicious snack or topping. Reade
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Shallow bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves Skip other ingredients and skip to slats if making roasted pecans.
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Prepare the Coating:
- Skip this step if making roasted pecans. Add the vanilla extract, light brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and water in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Coat the Pecans:
- Add the raw pecan halves to the bowl.
- Stir until all pecans are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Arrange in the Air Fryer:
- Place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry:
- Cook the pecans for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Check for doneness and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed, but be careful not to burn them.
Notes
For Roasted Pecans - The only ingredients needed are the raw pecans and salt.
Use every other ingredient on the list for candied pecans.