Easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans
These easy air fryer candied pecans are crispy, nutty and sweet. They're perfect for snacking, gifting, and on salads.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 Electric Frother or Wire Whisk (We used the Zulay Frother)
- 1 air fryer (We used the Ninja Foodie Grill)
Ingredients
- 4 cups halved pecans (or 1lb)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 325° Fahrenheit .
- Combine egg whites, vanilla, and water in a large bowl.
- Using a handheld frother or wire whisk, mix until frothy.
- Pour pecans into bowl and toss until coated
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt
- Pour cinnamon sugar mixture over pecans and toss until evenly coated
- Arrange pecans in a single layer over parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Our Ninja Foodie Grill fits 2 cups of pecans at a time.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through the cook time (time may vary based on air fryer model)
- Let cool completely, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
- For best results, make sure to continue to whisk the egg white/vanilla/water mixture until it is very frothy.
- Never place parchment paper in an air fryer without the something to weigh it down. It will rise and burn on the heating element.
- Room Temperature: Candied pecans can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for approximately two weeks.
- Freezer: For (much) longer storage time, keep candied pecans in a large ziplock bag in the freezer.