Preheat your air fryer to 300°F following manufacturer guidelines
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups pecan halves, 2 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt
2 Cups pecan halves, 2 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 Tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 Tsp salt
Stir with spatula to coat the pecans completely
Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray, or add some parchment paper
Nonstick spray
Add pecans to your preheated air fryer basket in as close to a single layer as possible
Air fry at 300°F for 10 minutes, stopping to shake the basket halfway through
Honey roasted candied pecans are done when they are a golden brown color and the glaze bubbles a bit (add any additional time needed in 1-2 minute increments to prevent burning)
Pour the hot pecans out of the air fryer basket onto a flat surface to cool. I use a wax paper lined baking sheet or wire rack typically, but anything similar works
If you like a saltier glazed nut, sprinkle some sea salt (about ¼ tsp) over the still-hot honey roasted pecans
Sea salt for garnish
Allow candied pecans to cool for about an hour to firm up the glazed shell
Store in an airtight container or bag and enjoy as desired!
Notes
The pecans may be substituted to make honey roasted almonds, cashews, or other nuts, or chickpeas if desired
For a spicy honey roasted pecans variation, add ½ tsp of sriracha, hot sauce, or hot sauce powder to the mix (or even more if you prefer)!
This air fryer candied pecan recipe contains no egg, so it’s fairly allergy friendly unless you have a nut sensitivity (in which case you could use the chickpeas as an alternative).
Nonstick spray, parchment, or a silicone mat aren’t a must-have, but they make the cleanup significantly easier (as your air fryer basket will be sticky!)
This recipe is done to perfection in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer in 10 minutes. Other brands, models, and power levels may vary slightly in cooking time
Exact nutritional values will vary depending on specific ingredients used and total amount consumed, so please consider this as only a guideline or estimate