Air Fryer Masala Peanuts recipes
Crispy masala peanuts coated with red lentil flour, spices, and a small amount of oil, then cooked in the air fryer.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts with skin
- ¼ cup red lentil flour
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder optional
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 small pinch baking soda
- 4 teaspoons oil divided
- Water for soaking
Instructions
- Cover the raw peanuts with water and leave them to soak for 15 minutes.
- Pour the peanuts into a strainer. Drain thoroughly without drying their surface completely.
- Place the damp peanuts in a mixing bowl. Add the red lentil flour, chili powder, chaat masala, turmeric, salt, and baking soda.
- Add 3 teaspoons of oil and toss until the flour mixture coats the peanuts. Separate large clumps.
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C or 340°F for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the coated peanuts loosely in the basket. Spray or drizzle with the remaining oil.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket and separate the peanuts every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the peanuts once the coating looks dry and crisp. Cool completely before serving or storing.
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Notes
Air fryer cooking times vary, so check the peanuts early. Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches when necessary. The coating becomes crisper as the peanuts cool.