Why roast Pecans?
When you roast pecans, you help to bring out their nutty flavor. They also get a nice crispy exterior and softer inside, which makes them easier to eat. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Another great reason you will enjoy roasted nuts is that you can add additional flavors to them. We like using fresh rosemary, but you could add just about any seasoning combination you like. This makes them quite versatile and a great compliment for just about any salad, soup, or even some desserts.
Ingredients for making roasted pecans
When you want to make roasted pecans, here is a great tasting way to do it:
Raw pecans halves - If you can’t find halves, you could get full size and cut or break them in half.Grape seed oil - You could use another oil with a high smoke point.Chopped fresh rosemary - This adds a nice flavor to the nuts. You could skip if you prefer plain nuts.Salt - Salt helps to bring out the nutty flavor of the roasted nuts, but you could skip if you prefer.
How to Roast Pecans using Air Fryer
To make this roasted pecans recipe in the air fryer, follow these instructions:
First, in a bowl combine the pecans, oil, chopped rosemary, and salt. For added nutty flavor, soak the nuts for 20 minutes in warm water first.Next, turn the Air Fryer on and set to 300 F (150 C).When ready, add pecans in the basket in a single layer and roast for 8 minutes.
Once it reaches the halfway mark, shake the basket to make sure they’re roasting evenly. You can cook them for an additional 2 minutes if you want them extra toasty. Watch carefully to prevent burning - they cook fast!Once golden brown, transfer the pecans to a plate and let them cool completely before storing in a container or a jar for up to 3 weeks.
How to Roast Pecans in Oven
When you make roast pecans, here’s what you need to do: Finally, allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before you serve.
Pro tips and tricks for roasted pecans
When you make air fryer roasted pecans or oven roasted pecans, you will want to follow these easy tips and tricks:
In the Air fryer: Stop halfway through and shake the basket to make sure they’re roasting evenly on all sides.In the Oven: Makes sure to layer the pecans in a single layer to ensure even cooking.Don’t overcook the pecans! They can burn easily if you let them go for too long.Soak the nuts for about 20 minutes and dry them for even more flavor.
Other great air fryer recipes to try
If you really love easy and healthy snack and side dish options, then you need to check out these other air fryer recipes:
Apple chipsRoasted chickpeasBanana chipsTortilla chipspotato chips
Let us know what you think
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Instructions for Roasting in Oven
Variations Some variations include: cinnamon and sugar, tossing them in your favorite Indian spices, use your favorite spice blend to toast the nuts in, or toasting them with no seasonings at all. I am a mother of 2 energetic boys, referred to as R2 (15-year-old) and R3 (10-year-old) on the blog. In case you are wondering who is R1, well that is my husband.
