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Two Air Fryer Pecan Pie Bars stacked on top of each other, featuring a crumbly base and nut topping, rest on a piece of parchment paper.

Air Fryer Pecan Pie Bars

Author: Mandy Applegate
I love making Air Fryer Pecan Pie Bars because they give me everything I love about pecan pie without the stress of making and serving a whole pie. A firm buttery shortbread crust under a rich, gooey filling of eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla packed with chopped pecans, baked until just set and sliced into clean beautiful bars. The air fryer gets them done evenly and quickly, and they firm up perfectly as they cool. I make them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday bake sales because they pack well and always disappear first.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Pecan Pie Bars
Servings: 24
Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed

For the Filling:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups chopped pecans
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Instructions

  • Line a 9×9-inch air fryer-safe baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for lifting.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then press evenly into the prepared pan.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup cold butter
  • Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the pecans.
    4 large eggs, 1 ½ cups light corn syrup, 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • Pour the filling over the hot crust. Air fry for 15–20 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
  • Cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Here are a few of my best tips for making Air Fryer Pecan Pie Bars come out perfectly every time.
  • Keep your butter cold: Cold butter is what gives the crust its crumbly, shortbread-like texture, so don't let it soften before cutting it into the flour mixture.
  • Press the crust firmly and evenly: An uneven crust means uneven baking, so take a moment to use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to press it into a consistent layer.
  • Don't skip pre-baking the crust: Air-frying it before adding the filling keeps it from turning soggy under all that sticky pecan filling.
  • Pouring the filling over a hot crust: Adding the filling while the crust is still hot helps the two layers bond and gives you cleaner slices once cooled.
  • Watch the fill at the 15-minute mark: Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking at 15 minutes and pull the bars when the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
  • Freeze bars individually for easy storage: Wrap each cooled bar in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer container so you can grab just one or two at a time without them sticking together.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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