Easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans Recipe
Try this perfect recipe for air fryer candied pecans! This easy snack combines pecans with sweet maple syrup, brown sugar, and spices for a crunchy treat that’s ideal for topping salads, enhancing desserts, or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- A few shakes of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 390°F and allow it to preheat.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the candied pecans. Use a spatula to stir everything together until the pecans are well coated.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or tin foil. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer over the lined basket.
- Set the air fryer to cook for 8 minutes. Pause at the 4-minute mark to shake the basket and redistribute the pecans for even cooking.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the basket and let the pecans cool to allow the candy coating to harden before serving.
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