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Easy Candied Pecans for Sweet Snacking

These easy candied pecans are the perfect treat for sweet snacking, holiday gifts, or topping your favorite desserts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy.
  4. Add the pecans to the egg white mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until fully coated.
  6. Spread the pecans out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes for even baking.
  8. Let cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Store cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Great for holiday gifts or adding to salads!