Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Pecans
These Air Fryer Pecans are buttery and sweet with just the right amount of kick. They take only five ingredients and about 25 minutes. As they cool, the brown sugar glaze gets crispy. (Waiting for them to cool is the hard part.) If you’ve never made air fryer candied pecans, this is an easy place to start. No candy thermometer needed!
Servings 8
Calories 235kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Maldon sea salt you can use regular sea salt if you like
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
Instructions
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or an air fryer liner.
- Place the melted butter in a small bowl and whisk in the brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Place the pecans in a medium bowl and pour the butter mixture over them. Toss to coat.
- Set the air fryer to 275°F. Place the pecans in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir, then cook 5 minutes more.
- Transfer the pecans to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and allow them to cool completely. Store at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg