Candied Cashews and Pecans are a tasty and addictive treat that is easy to make using either an oven or an air fryer. By coating cashews and pecans in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and roasting them until crispy, you’ll have a snack that’s hard to stop eating. These candied nuts are perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts. Let’s look at how you can make them using two methods – air fryer or oven – depending on how many you’re making.

Different ways to enjoy Candied nuts

Just by themselves ( tastes wonderful )
In salads
On top of Ice creams
As gifts for holidays ( wrap them in a nice mason jar or a gift bag with a bow and share)
As something sweet for special events.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted whole roasted cashews (if using salted, reduce the salt)
• 1 cup unsalted pecan halves (if using salted, reduce the salt)
• 1 egg white
• ⅔ cup white granulated sugar (you can use cane sugar, which looks like brown sugar but isn’t)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (adjust based on your taste)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (only for the oven method; use a small cube for greasing the air fryer basket)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper if you want a spicy kick

Instructions:

Air Fryer Method:

1. Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes. Take a small cube of butter on a fork and grease the air fryer basket evenly.
2. Prepare the egg white mixture: Beat the egg white until frothy, then add sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Add the cashews and pecans to the egg white mixture, coating them completely.
4. Spread the coated nuts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry at 300°F for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the nuts are crunchy and caramelized.
6. Remove from the air fryer and spread the nuts on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool down.
7. Once cool, store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Oven Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). While preheating, cube the butter and place it on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the oven to melt the butter. Remove it once the butter is melted, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
2. Separate the egg white from the yolk and place the egg white in a mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until frothy.
3. Stir in the sugar, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
4. Add the cashews and pecans to the egg white mixture and toss until they are fully coated.
5. Spread the coated nuts on the baking sheet with the melted butter in a single layer.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for the first 20 minutes. Keep a close eye on them after 20 minutes to prevent burning. The nuts should be done after about 28 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the counter before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 to 4 weeks.

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Short Recipe

Description:

These candied cashews and pecans are coated in cinnamon sugar and roasted to perfection in either an air fryer or oven. They are crunchy, sweet, and utterly irresistible – perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to your favorite dishes.

Duration:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
• Total Time: 30-40 minutes

Servings:

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 cup unsalted pecans
• 1 egg white
• ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (only for oven method)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer (3 minutes) or the oven (325°F).
2. Beat the egg white, then add sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Add cashews and pecans to the mixture, coating them completely.
4. Spread the nuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on a buttered baking sheet.
5. Air fry at 300°F for 20-25 minutes, or bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6. Let the nuts cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Tips & Tricks:

• For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Use a buttered sheet for the oven method to avoid sticking, or use a silicone mat.
• If you’re making a large batch, the oven method works best. For small batches, the air fryer is quicker and easier.

Notes:

• You can reduce the sugar to ½ cup if you prefer less sweetness, but the nuts may not taste as similar to store-bought candied nuts