Air Fryer Honey Pecans
Air Fryer Pecans are delightfully crunchy and sweet! Make flavorful honey roasted pecans with only 3 ingredients and in just few minutes. Perfect for anytime snacking or holiday gifting.
Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets.
Pecans are the most popular nut in North America, and for good reason. These protein-packed jewels are readily available and affordable. Making these Air Fryer Pecans the perfect on-the-go snack.
If you’ve ever walked through the mall or a Christmas market and inhaled that nutty, cinnamon scent, you were probably smelling roasted pecans.
This popular holiday treat tastes amazing and it’s easy to make these honey roasted pecans in air fryer in just a few minutes.
Easy Snack
Like these Air Fryer Cashews, or super crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas, and family loved Air Fryer Apple Chips, these Air fryer pecans make a tasty snack, or you can package them into cellophane bags for an edible holiday gift that will be appreciated by all.
Honey roasted pecans are also perfect for using in salads, oatmeal, yogurt, and as an ice cream topping.
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy – With just 3 ingredients a few minutes of prep you can whip up delicious air fryer pecans.
- Great For Gifts – A thoughtful gift that’s perfect for teachers, service workers or anyone who deserves a bit of appreciation.
- Versatile – Perfect for snacking, or use air fryer pecans in salads, oatmeal, yogurt and ice cream.
Ingredient Notes
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these.
- Pecans – Look for pecan halves in the baking section of the grocery store.
- Honey – You can use your favorite kind of honey. Raw honey will work as well.
- Cinnamon – This warm spice adds a nice flavor to the nuts. Perfect for the holidays!
Ready to make these air fryer pecans? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Roast Pecans In Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, combine honey and pecans, then add the cinnamon and mix until well coated.
- Place the nuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 250 degrees F / 121 degrees C for 5-6 minutes. If not cooked enough, you can cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the nuts are golden and the coating is bubbly. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
- Remove the nuts and spread them out on a lined baking tray to cool before serving.
Pro Tips
- Check your pecans and discard any pieces of shells.
- Store unused pecans in the freezer to help them last longer.
- Microwave the honey for 10-15 seconds if it is too thick.
- Mix the nuts, honey and cinnamon well to make sure they are evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with oil to keep them from sticking.
Plus…..
- Shake them halfway through the cooking process to encourage even cooking.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Watch the nuts closely and don’t allow them to burn. Remove them from heat as soon as they turn golden as they can burn quickly.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container or packaging as gifts.
- As the coating cools the nuts will firm up.
Delicious Variations
Try these easy ways to mix it up.
- Use Maple Syrup – Use real maple syrup in place of the honey.
- Use Infused Honey – Honey can be infused with herbs, spices and other flavors to add a unique twist to this recipe.
- Add Spices – Swap out the cinnamon for nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
- Add Vanilla – A splash of vanilla will give these nuts a sweet flavor.
- Add Salt – A sprinkle of salt on the finished nuts gives them a great flavor.
- Add Heat – Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to give these nuts a spicy kick.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – These nuts can be made in advance for a tasty treat.
- Store – Store the finished and cooled nuts in an airtight container for 3 weeks. Refridgerate or freeze to extend their shelf life.
- Freeze – Place nuts in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to a year.
FAQs
Pecans can go from perfection to burned and bitter in a flash, so it’s important to watch them closely.
The coating should be bubbly and the nuts should just start to darken to a golden brown. Remove them from the heat as soon as this happens so you don’t burn them.
Store pecans in ziptop bags or an airtight container. No refrigeration is needed so I like to keep small snack-sized bags in my purse or in the car.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Air Fryer Roasted Almonds.
- 5 Minute Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
- Instant Pot Vanilla Extract.
- Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.
- Air Fryer French Toast Sticks.
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Air Fryer Honey Pecans
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375g) pecans
- ½ cup (170g) honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey and pecans, then add the cinnamon and mix until well coated.
- Place the nuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 250 degrees F / 121 degrees C for 5-6 minutes. If not cooked enough, you can cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the nuts are golden and the coating is bubbly. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.
- Remove the nuts and spread them out on a lined baking tray to cool before serving.
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Notes
- Check your pecans and discard any pieces of shells.
- Store unused pecans in the freezer to help them last longer.
- Microwave the honey for 10-15 seconds if it is too thick.
- Mix the nuts, honey, and cinnamon well to make sure they are evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with oil to keep them from sticking.
- Shake them halfway through the cooking process to encourage even cooking.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Watch the nuts closely and don’t allow them to burn. Remove them from heat as soon as they turn golden as they can burn quickly.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container or packaging as gifts.
- As the coating cools the nuts will firm up.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container for 3 weeks. Store in the freezer for up to a year.
