Four easy ways to make pecans extra flavorful.

Toasting them is an excellent way to elevate their buttery flavor and give them a captivating crunch.

It takes less than 10 minutes of your time and is worth every second of effort.

Toasted Pecans on a Tray

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Four Ways to Toast Pecans

you’re able to toast pecans using one of four methods.

All deliver terrific results.

The first approach is good if youre doing a larger batch.

Toasted Pecans in a Skillet

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It also requires a bit less babysitting than on the stovetop.

The skillet method means you dont have to turn on your oven and works well for smaller batches.

Same goes for the microwave or air fryer.

It’s super fast and the most energy efficient of all methods.

Spread them out in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate.

Microwave in 30-second increments until fragrant.

The total time will depend on the wattage of your microwave.

Be careful not to burn them!

How To Toast Pecans

Cook time ranges from 6 to 7 minutes.

Ingredients

1cupwhole rawpecans

Method

Spread the pecans on a large baking sheet.

Bake until the nuts are fragrant and a deeper shade of brown, 6 to 7 minutes.

Use a spatula to flip the nuts halfway through.

Keep a close eye on them, since they can easily burn.

Set a medium or large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.

When the skillet is hot, add the pecans.

Dont walk away from the stove, since they can quickly burn.

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