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Easy air fryer candied pecans in a bowl.
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Easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans

Easy air fryer candied pecans are a great gift for the holidays or any time of year. They make a great snack and are incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw pecan halves
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, add the egg whites and beat them.
  • Next, add the sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine.
  • Add the pecans and stir to coat.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with some nonstick cooking spray (be careful it is hot).
  • Spread the pecans in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook on 300 degrees for five minutes.
  • Shake basket a little and cook five more minutes at 300 degrees.
  • Spread the pecans out on a heat-safe counter on top of parchment paper and let them harden. It will take about 15 minutes.

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Notes

You can cut the recipe in half if you only want one cup of candied pecans.
Keep the pecans in a sealed container after they harden to keep them fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g