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air fryer spiced pecans in a jar placed on a burlap mat. Pecans strewn around and a baking tray of pecans at the background. Cinnamon quills by the left side.
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Spiced Pecans

These crunchy and addictive sweet and spicy pecans are just perfect for snacking and gifting. This recipe includes both air fryer and oven methods.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: International
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1645kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 2 cups Pecans 250 g in weight ( 8.8 oz)

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer at 350 F ( 180 C) for 4 minutes.
  • Combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, Garam Masala, cayenne, Himalayan salt and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix everything well with a spatula.
  • Now, add the pecans to this and stir well to coat the pecans with the maple syrup mixture evenly.
  • Place the maple and spice coated pecans in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Roast them in the air-fryer at 350 F for 7 minutes.
  • Stop mid way at the 3 minute mark and toss the nuts by shaking the air-fryer basket.
  • Continue to roast for the remaining time.
  • The nuts will look darker in color and smell fragrant when they are done roasting.
  • Once done, transfer the roasted pecans to a baking tray and let them cool fully.

Notes

  1. Please do not add more sweetener than mentioned here. When you add too much liquid, the pecans take longer to roast. And they also do not crisp well.
  2. Make sure to stop mid way while roasting and shake the air fryer basket well. This ensures even roasting. It also helps the nuts to not stick together.
  3. If you are making this in the oven, spread out the pecans in a single layer. Ensure that the nuts do not overlap. Also, mix them up at half way mark while they are oven-roasted.
  4. The nuts will be sticky to touch and soft immediately after roasting. They crisp up and dry as they cool down. 
  5. Please do not roast them longer than mentioned here. 
  6. I have used a 5 quart air fryer. My basket is big enough to accommodate all the nuts in a single batch. If your air fryer is smaller, please do this in two batches. This way, you will get evenly roasted crunchy nuts.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 1645kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 147g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 43g | Monounsaturated Fat: 81g | Sodium: 2334mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 6mg
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