How To Toast Pecans

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Learning how to toast pecans couldn’t be easier, and you’ll be so glad you did! These tasty tree nuts are bursting with flavor and packed with all sorts of health benefits. Plus, roasting makes them absolutely perfect for both snacking and adding to a wide range of recipes.

While pecans are delicious in their natural state, the toasting process draws out their natural oils, enhancing their flavor and creating a lovely golden color and delightful crunchy texture. Trust me, after you whip up that first batch, you’ll be hooked.

And don’t stop there…be sure to check out my guides for how to roast cashews and how to toast walnuts too!

Ingredient Notes

• Pecans – This recipe calls for raw pecan halves. I am keeping it simple with just pecans, but you can add oils and butters, spices, seasonings, etc. See the tips section for more ideas. Please note that chopped pecans will cook differently than whole or halves.

So ready to learn how to toast pecans in oven, air fryer, or on the stovetop? Then I will show you…

How To Toast Pecans

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• Stove-top method: Add them to a skillet over medium heat and toast nuts for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly darkened with a nutty flavor and fragrant aroma.

• Air Fryer method: Toast them in a single layer in your air fryer at 320 degrees F / 160 degrees C for 6-8 minutes, to your taste. Add a few extra minutes if needed but be careful they don’t burn. Check out this easy Air Fryer Pecans with honey recipe.

• Oven method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4, add pecan halves in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast nuts for 5-10 minutes, shaking them carefully or turning them with a spatula halfway through so they roast evenly.

Recipe Tips and Variations

• Please keep an eye on the nuts while cooking. They can go from perfect to burnt in the blink of an eye.
• This recipe makes enough for 3-4 people; If you want more, then you can easily double or triple the recipe.
• Feel free to toss pecans with melted butter or olive oil for extra flavor.
• Add seasonings – add your favorite herbs and spices for extra savory flavor. Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika are good choices.
• Make them sweet – coat them with maple syrup, honey, or cinnamon sugar.
• Storage – let nuts cool completely, then store in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for two weeks, or in the freezer for up to 9 months. If kept in the pantry, store them in an airtight container for only a few days, as they go bad quickly.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Toasted pecans can be served as is or added to treat like this crockpot bread pudding or cranberry chicken salad.

Feel free to add them to this southern grape salad or as a crunchy topping into soups, salads, pasta recipes, or breakfast items like yogurt or crockpot grits.

More Recipes You May Like

• How To Toast Walnuts.
• How To Roast Cashews.
• Sweet and Salty Snack Mix.
• Pecan Shortbread Cookies.
• Healthy Trail Mix Recipe.

Recommended Tools

• An awesome skillet to easily toast your pecans on the stovetop.
• This Air Fryer makes roasting pecans a breeze!
• And, a good set of measuring cups and spoons is a must in every kitchen.
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Weight Watchers Points

There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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