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Candied Pecans

Name: Candied Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pecan halves; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; Pinch of cayenne (optional)

4.5(1)

10 min

Time

300°F

Temp

200 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Pecans

2 cups pecan halves

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Toss pecans with egg white and vanilla until evenly coated.
2
Mix sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Add to pecans and toss until fully coated.
3
Spread in a single layer on parchment in the basket. Air fry at 300°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes.
4
Transfer to parchment paper immediately — they harden as they cool. Break apart any clusters.
5
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Tip: Low and slow is key — too hot and the sugar burns before the pecans toast. Shake frequently to prevent clumping. They'll feel soft when hot but harden as they cool.

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VegetarianGluten-Free

Snacks

Candied Pecans

4.5(1)

10 min

Time

300°F

Temp

200 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Pecans

2 cups pecan halves

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Toss pecans with egg white and vanilla until evenly coated.
2
Mix sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Add to pecans and toss until fully coated.
3
Spread in a single layer on parchment in the basket. Air fry at 300°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes.
4
Transfer to parchment paper immediately — they harden as they cool. Break apart any clusters.
5
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

💡

Tip: Low and slow is key — too hot and the sugar burns before the pecans toast. Shake frequently to prevent clumping. They'll feel soft when hot but harden as they cool.

🎉