Can I make these in the oven?

Yes! Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). If you prefer to bake your candied pecans on a cookie sheet, spread out your nut mixture in a single layer on a lined tray and bake until they are no longer sticky. This can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes. Make sure you are stirring and rotating the tray every 10 minutes to keep the pecans from burning or cooking unevenly.

What about in a skillet?

Yes. You'll need to baby sit them. Place them on a medium to medium-low heat and stir frequently.

Is it OK to put parchment paper in an air fryer?

Yes! We do this all the time. It's a great way to keep the inside of the basket of the air fryer clean.

Can I use pecan pieces?

Technically yes! But the smaller ones may burn, so keep an eye on them! The smaller pieces would make a lovely topping for things like my apple pie chia pudding , just saying.

Can I use other nuts instead of pecans?

Yup, this recipe should work well with walnuts, almonds, cashews, or even peanuts! Make sure to keep an eye on the time, though, because I haven't tested this recipe with any other nuts and they might require a different cooking time.

Air Fryer Pecans That Are Super Fast To Make

Name: Air Fryer Pecans That Are Super Fast To Make
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup of Raw Pecan Halves; 1 Teaspoon Oil: Grapeseed oil (or other oil); 0.25 Teaspoon Salt, or to Taste; 1.5 Tablespoon Maple Syrup; 0.5 - 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon; 0.5 - 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon; 0.5 Teaspoon Chili Powder; 0.175 to 0.25 Cayenne Pepper Powder

Description

Air Fryer Pecans are the best way to make is decadent holiday treat. Candied pecans have never been faster!

Ingredients

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Base Recipe

1 cup of Raw Pecan Halves
1 Teaspoon Oil: Grapeseed oil (or other oil)
0.25 Teaspoon Salt, or to Taste

Sweet and Salty Version Additions

1.5 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
0.5 - 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Sweet and Spicy Version Additions

0.5 - 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
0.5 Teaspoon Chili Powder
0.175 to 0.25 Cayenne Pepper Powder

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Instructions

Mix: Add all your ingredients to a large bowl. Toss pecans together until ingredients are fully incorporated.
Prepare Air Fryer: Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit inside your air fryer basket. Make sure the parchment goes up the walls of your basket at least a quarter inch as this will contain the liquids as they cook.
Cook: Add the pecans to the prepared air fryer in a single layer. Set the air fryer's temperature to 350 F (175 C). Cook for 5-6 minutes. At the 3 minute mark, give the contents a good stir to help keep the pecans evenly covered.
Serve: Let the pecans cool and then either eat or store.

Notes

Note 1: See article above for customization ideas.
Note 2: Oven method: Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). Spread out your nut mixture in a single layer on a lined tray and bake until they are no longer sticky. This can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes. Make sure you are stirring and rotating the tray every 10 minutes to keep the pecans from burning or cooking unevenly.
Note 3: Is it OK to put parchment paper in an air fryer? Yes! We do this all the time. It's a great way to keep the inside of the basket of the air fryer clean.
Note 4: If you want to try other nuts, this recipe should work well with walnuts, almonds, cashews, or even peanuts! Make sure to keep an eye on the time, though, because I haven't tested this recipe with any other nuts and they might require a different cooking time.

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack, Christmas
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American, Christmas