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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Candied Pecans

Air Fryer Candied Pecans

These air fryer candied pecans are a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for snacking or topping salads and desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candied Pecans
  • 1 g egg white
  • 200 g pecan halves
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of your mixture, whip up the egg whites until they are light and fluffy.
  2. Gently fold the pecans into the egg whites. Stir in the sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Place the mixture into the basket of the air fryer. Turn the air fryer on to 325°F for 8 minutes; halfway through, stir the pecans.
  4. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Spread the nuts on the pan and spread them out into a single layer. Allow the pecans to cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

These candied pecans are perfect for gifting or to add a sweet crunch to salads. They store well in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.