Air Fryer Roasted Pecans are quick and easy to make, and ready in less than 10 minutes! Perfect to add to soups, smoothie bowls, salads, or snack on their own!
Making roasted nuts at home is a hundred times better than eating store-bought. They're fresher, tastier, and you get to choose the seasoning!
These air fryer roasted pecans are so delicious and nutty, it's hard not to eat them all in one go. Once you make them, they'll keep in your cupboard for months, which means you'll have a healthy snack on hand when you need it!
How to roast pecans in the air fryer
Step 1
Pre-heat air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Add pecans in the basket in a single layer, and roast for 8 minutes.
Step 2
Halfway through, stop and shake the basket, to make sure they are roasting evenly.
Step 3
Once golden, transfer them to a plate. Let them cool completely before storing them in a jar, or serving.
Expert Tips
- Keep an eye on them. Pecans can go from golden to burnt very quickly, so make sure to check towards the end, as every air fryer is different.
- Cook for additional 2 minutes if you want them extra toasty. But again, don't leave them for too long without checking.
- Transfer pecans to a jar once they're fully cooled down. You don't want soft and soggy nuts, which is what will happen if you store them while they're still warm.
FAQ
Simply take a bite. If they're crispy, taste nutty, and are darker both inside and out, they're ready!
Yes! You can make them new and fun by adding spices like cinnamon, ground ginger, smoked paprika, cumin, etc. In the recipe card below I shared 3 flavors you can try at home.
They taste best in the first few days after roasting, but they'll keep for up to 6 months in your pantry if stored properly.
Yes! The air fryer is perfect for this job. Simply add your stale nuts to the basket and cook for 3-4 minutes. Make sure to check on them every 1-2 minutes to prevent burning.
Ways to use roasted pecans
If you like this recipe, try serving it with one of the following:
Sweet Potato Beet Salad with Feta
Easy Applesauce Overnight Oats
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Pecans Recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecans
Salted pecans
- Cooking spray (optional, for better sticking)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Maple rosemary pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Cinnamon sugar pecans
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (vegan or regular)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sweet and spicy pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for more spicy nuts)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
General roasting instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Add pecans in the basket in a single layer, and roast for 8 minutes.
- Stop halfway through and shake the basket, to make sure they're roasting evenly. You can cook them for additional 2 minutes if you want them extra toasty.
- Once golden, transfer pecans to a plate and let them cool completely before storing in a container or a jar.
Salted pecans
- Pre-heat air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Add pecans in the basket in a single layer, and spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Roast for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let them cool completely before storing them in a container or a jar.
Maple rosemary flavor
- To a medium bowl, toss pecans with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and chopped rosemary until well coated. Transfer to air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let them cool completely before storing them in a container or a jar.
Cinnamon sugar flavor
- To a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Add the pecans and stir to coat. Transfer to air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let them cool completely before storing them in a container or a jar.
Sweet and spicy flavor
- To a medium bowl, toss pecans with olive oil or butter, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper until well coated. Transfer to air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let them cool completely before storing them in a container or a jar.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.
Julia says
Loved how simple this is!
Amanda says
I made mine sweet and spicy and they turned out so good! Thanks!
Petranka says
Glad you liked them, Amanda! Thanks for the review!
MelH says
Quick, easy and it works! Thanks. I made my first batch plain, but now I will try some with seasonings!
Petranka says
Happy you like the recipe!
Gail says
So easy and perfectly roasted. I didn't any anything to the pecans since I planned to use them in a salad.
Petranka says
Glad to hear this recipe worked for you, Gail!
Trudy G says
My air fryer had them well done at just 10 min - 300 degrees. Next time I'm thinking 6-8 minutes. Definitely easy-peasy.
Petranka says
Glad you liked the recipe, Trudy!
Janice says
I used a little more cayenne, and everyone loves them!
Petranka says
I am happy to hear you liked the recipe, Janice! Thanks for sharing!