Air Fryer Candied Pecans (Print-Friendly Version)

Delight in perfectly caramelized pecans with cinnamon and vanilla, air fried to a crisp snack.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups pecan halves

→ Binding Mixture

02 - 1 egg white
03 - 15 ml water
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Sugar Coating

05 - 100 g granulated sugar
06 - 100 g brown sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 150°C and allow it to warm up.
02 - Whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until frothy.
03 - Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the egg white mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the coated pecans and stir to coat evenly.
06 - Spread the pecans in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding for uniform cooking.
07 - Air fry the pecans for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
08 - Remove pecans from the air fryer and cool completely on parchment paper or a heatproof surface.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use parchment paper to cool pecans for easy cleanup and crisp texture.