Maple Sweet Pecans (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 large egg white
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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Salt as needed
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2 cups pecan halves
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Toss the pecan halves into a medium bowl.
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Warm the butter and maple syrup together, either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Pour over the pecans and mix well so they’re coated.
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Whip the egg white in another bowl until it’s super foamy but not forming stiff peaks. A whisk or mixer works great.
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Carefully fold the bubbly egg white into your butter-covered pecans until they’re fully combined.
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Stir the brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon together. Sprinkle this mix onto the pecans and stir again to cover them evenly.
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Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 4 minutes. Lay parchment paper in the basket and toss in the coated pecans. Spread them out so they’re in one layer.
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Air fry the pecans at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes, giving them a stir every minute or two. They’re done when they’re mostly dry but still a tiny bit sticky.
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Transfer the cooked pecans to a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle with salt if you’d like and let them sit for at least half an hour to cool off and finish drying.
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Once they’re completely cooled, move the pecans into a sealed container and keep them for when you’re ready to snack.
# Notes:
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Don’t ever preheat the air fryer with parchment in it—it could fly up and hit the heating element.
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Keep these nuts at room temp in a tightly sealed bag or container for up to a month.