Description
Air Fryer Candied Pecans. These little gems are a perfect blend of crunchy, sweet, and slightly salty, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3-4 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy, then add brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Toss the pecans in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Transfer the pecans to a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool for 10-20 minutes before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Watch the time to avoid burning.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Great for gifting in a decorative jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2.5 grams
- Protein: 2.5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg