Name: Air Fryer Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 cups walnuts (halved); 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt

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Air Fryer Candied Walnuts are going to be your new favorite snack. They are so easy to make, and have just enough sweetness to match the salty flavor, so no matter which one your crave, it will hit the spot.

Candied walnuts served in a white bowl with cinnamon sticks and walnuts scattered on a white marble counter.

I love making fun and easy snacks in my air fryer. I tried air frying this recipe, instead of baking them in the oven, and they turned out perfectly.

Walnuts, like these from Kirkland, are the perfect snack because they are rich in antioxidants, and can even help lower blood pressure, among so many other benefits.

And if you are looking for a keto friendly way to make them, you can easily substitute the brown sugar and sugar with Swerve substitutes.

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Candied walnuts served in silver scoop with cinnamon sticks and walnuts scattered on a white marble counter.

What you need to make Candied Walnuts in the Air Fryer

These candied walnuts are so easy to make, and most of the ingredients you will already have on hand. To make these walnuts, you will need:

unsalted butter
vanilla extract
walnuts
brown sugar
sugar
cinnamon
salt

How to make Candied Walnuts

Making this recipe is pretty simple, with very little prep. The first thing you will do is preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.

While the air fryer is preheating, prepare the walnuts, by placing them in a medium bowl with the melted butter and the vanilla. Stir the walnuts until they are coated with the butter and vanilla, so the other ingredients will stick to them.

Uncooked walnuts in an air fryer basket, seasoned with melted butter, sugars, and the other ingredients.

Once the walnuts are covered in the butter and vanilla coating, stir in the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. I like to use McCormick's cinnamon, and feel free to add a little extra if you want more of that flavor, especially around the holidays.

Toss the walnuts with the other ingredients so they are evenly covered. Finally, transfer them to your air fryer basket, and air fry at 200 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring them, or shaking the basket halfway through.

Walnuts in the air fryer basket, after being heated with the melted butter and sugars with seasonings.

FAQ's

How do you keep the walnuts from sticking?

This recipe does not use a lot of sugar or corn syrup, so they should not stick too much after they have cooled. It also helps if you shake the basket halfway through the cooking process.

Do Candied Walnuts go bad?

Yes. All types of nuts go bad after a certain about of time, so check the expiration date on the bag. To keep them fresh, store them in an an airtight container, for no longer than two months.

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Candied Walnuts, served in a white bowl with cinnamon sticks and scattered walnuts on the table

Air Fryer Candied Walnuts

Becky

Deliciously sweet and slightly salty snack, made with walnuts, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and more. Perfect to grab on the go!

4.86 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups walnuts halved
3 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees.
While the air fryer is preheating, prepare the walnuts, by placing them in a medium bowl with the melted butter and the vanilla.
Stir the walnuts until they are coated with the butter and vanilla, so the other ingredients will stick to them.
Once the walnuts are covered in the coating, stir in the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss the walnuts with the other ingredients so they are evenly covered.
Finally, transfer them to your air fryer basket, and air fry at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, stirring them, or shaking the basket halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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