Air Fryer Candied Pecans

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Cooling time: 30

Total Time: 46

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Deanna

Using the air fryer, these candied pecans in less than 10 minutes. They are coated in brown sugar and cinnamon with just a hint of maple syrup.

Place the nuts in a medium size bowl.
Heat the butter and maple syrup in the microwave or stove top just until the butter is melted then pour over the nuts and stir to coat.
In a seperate bowl, whip the egg white with a whisk or hand mixer just until frothy, it should barely hold soft peaks.
Add the frothed egg white to the nuts and gently stir to combine.
Mix the brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon then pour over the nuts and stir to coat.
Pre-heat the air fryer at 350°F for 4 minutes. Then line the basket with parchment paper and pour the nuts into the basket. Spread them out as best you can.
Cook the nuts at 350°F for 5-7 minutes stirring every couple of minutes, until the nuts are no longer shiny or wet. You should not see any liquid left in the basket and they will feel dry, but just slightly sticky.
Pour the pecans onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread them out. Sprinkle with salt to taste and let them air dry and cool for at least 30 mintues.
When the nuts are completely cool you can move to an air tight container to store.

NEVER pre-heat the air fryer with parchment paper in the basket. The parchment paper can become lodged in the element.

Nuts can be stored in an air tight container or sealable plastic bag at room temperature for about 4 weeks.