3-Ingredient Turtle Candy with Pecans & Caramel (Air Fryer Version)

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ving a sweet, nutty, chocolatey treat with minimal effort? These 3-ingredient turtle candies are the perfect bite-sized indulgence — made with just pecans, caramel, and chocolate, and ready in minutes thanks to the air fryer. This no-fuss recipe is great for holidays, parties, or last-minute dessert cravings — and it delivers the classic Turtle flavor combo in a fraction of the time.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time (Air Fryer): 2–3 minutes

Cool Time: 10–15 minutes

Total Time: ~20 minutes

Servings: 12 candies

Ingredients (3 Simple Items):

48 pecan halves (to make 12 clusters – 4 pecans per candy)

12 soft caramel squares (store-bought, unwrapped)

12 chocolate melting wafers (or pieces of semi-sweet/dark chocolate)

Instructions:

Assemble the Base:

Line your air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper (cut to size and perforate if needed for air circulation).

Arrange 4 pecan halves per candy in a cross or flower shape.

Place 1 unwrapped caramel on top of each pecan cluster.

Melt in the Air Fryer:

Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 2 minutes.

Carefully place the tray in the basket and air fry for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the caramel starts to soften and slightly melt over the pecans.
Watch closely to prevent caramel from over-melting or burning.

Add Chocolate:

Remove the tray from the air fryer.

Tips & Tricks:

Soft caramels like Kraft or Werther’s Original work best — avoid hard caramels.

Use dark, milk, or white chocolate based on your preference.

Add a pinch of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for a salted turtle twist.

Serving Suggestions:

Great for gifting in treat bags or tins.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Perfect with coffee, hot cocoa, or tucked in lunchboxes!

Nutrition (Per Candy, Approximate):

Calories: 120

Carbs: 13g

Fat: 7g

Protein: 1g

Sugar: 10g