Air fryer chestnuts is my favorite snack. I love getting it from chestnut roaster from the market sometimes. However, getting a bag and roasting chestnuts in air fryer is more convenient. Easy and hassle-free. Just have a glass of hot tea or coffee later and your breaktime is perfect. Water chestnuts are quite popular in India but there is lot of fun in chestnut picking abroad too. If you have not tried it yet, you must. I had a great time when we went picking.
Chestnuts signal that spring is gone, now its time to have that autumnal breeze. Maple leaves red, green and yellow, slowly change to wooden brown. It is time for a chill in air. That is the time for chestnuts in every market fair.
My little chipmunk was born in Autumn. He definitely loves his roasting chestnuts in an air fryer. He loves this so much that I actually have to get packets of Galil organic roasted chestnuts from Costco in the off-season. Costco roasted chestnuts are great during travel & picnics too. It is actually better than giving him candy so I don't mind all those visits.
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What are chestnuts good for?
You can eat them roasted. Make soup or pasta. Make French marron glaces, Turkish karyoka or chocolate chip chestnut cake.
How to choose a good chestnut?
Look for bigger chestnuts if possible. They are easier to peel after roasting.
Benefits of chestnuts
- They aid weight-loss.
- They are a good source of anti-oxidants.
- Good source of fiber.
- Lowers inflammation.
- Rich in potassium and magnesium.Hence, it also helps the heart health.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- chestnuts
How to make air fryer chestnuts?
- Wash the chestnut.
- Make incisions on each nut (preferably a 'cross')
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 10 mins.
- Layer the chestnuts in the air fryer crisping tray or basket without overlapping.
- Air fry for 8-9 mins at 200 C | 390 deg F.
- Peel and serve warm.
Substitutions
If you are vegetarian, you may use butter for cooking.
Storage
Unpeeled raw chestnuts can be stored at room temperature. Store the air fried ones in refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat for couple of minutes before you serve. It is always best to eat fresh.
Top tip
I always find peeling a warm chestnut is easier than a cold one. Always discard the ones which are black from inside.
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Air fryer chestnuts | Roasted chestnuts in air fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-12 chestnuts
Instructions
- Wash the chestnuts optionally.
- Make incisions on each nut (preferably a 'cross')
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 10 mins.
- Air fry chestnuts for 8-9 mins at 200 C | 390 deg F.
- Peel and serve. Some chestnuts like other fruits can be rotten. They look hard and black inside. In such cases, discard them.
Notes
FAQ
Unlike almonds, walnuts and cashews which are classified as seeds, they are fruits
Cultivated sweet chestnuts are not poisonous. Horse chestnuts on the other hand are poisonous.
Chestnuts are fruit of chestnut tree which are inside a brown prickly casing called as burr.
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