How to make Candied Walnuts in an Air Fryer
Perfect as a quick snack or a great gift in the holiday season, Air Fryer Candied Walnuts are so moreish! Perfect to add to a cheese board or party table, this easy air fryer recipe will become a year-round staple!
Servings: 3 servings/1 cup
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (or refined coconut oil)
- 1 cup raw walnuts whole or halves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or brown erythritol
- 1 tablespoon white sugar or white erythritol
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 140 degrees C/285 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the raw nuts with the melted butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients: white and brown sugar (or erythritol), cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add the butter-coated walnuts to the sugar mixture in the large mixing bowl and mix everything together until the walnuts have an even sugar coating.
- Add the coated walnuts to the preheated air fryer in a single layer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring or shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove the candied walnuts from the air fryer, spread them out on a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper, and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before eating. If the walnuts are stuck together, break them up with a wooden spoon.
Notes
- Check your nuts: Make sure when you stir the nuts, you check them to see how "done" they are. Check them again at the 8-minute mark and if they need a couple of extra minutes then cook them just a little longer. Different brands of air fryers will heat differently, so keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
- Other nuts: You can swap the walnuts and make air fryer candied pecans or even peanuts. Peanuts may cook a little quicker so keep an eye on them! I've also tried this with cashews and brazil nuts. They take a little longer to cook.
- Make as a gift: Sealed in a mason jar and tied with a pretty ribbon, candied nuts are a simple, delicious treat and are amazing gifts for special occasions. All you have to do is make a large batch of candied walnuts, place them in a small or medium-sized mason jar and seal it. I like to tie a ribbon around the jar and add a little gift tag with the ingredients and storage instructions.
Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store any extra candied nuts in an airtight container like a mason jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For ease, store individual portions in little bags so you can just grab them and go.
- Fridge: If you want to keep them for even longer, pop them in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks.
- Freezer: Candied nuts freeze really well! You can store them in a freezer-safe air-tight container or a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition if using erythritol instead of sugar:
Calories: 227 Total Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 5g Unsaturated Fat: 16g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 53mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 2g Sugars: 1g Protein: 4g Net Carbs: 3gNutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g