Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts: Sweet and Nutty Delights
How to Roast Chestnuts in an Air Fryer: Scoring and Peeling Tips!
Let’s make delicious roasted chestnuts, a perfect snack, using your air fryer. Enjoy the delightful taste of freshly roasted chestnuts!
Ingredients
- 25 fresh chestnuts
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re going to make delicious, nutty, and sweet roasted chestnuts using an air fryer. They are such a wonderful snack!
Step 2
First, soak the fresh chestnuts in water for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial as it softens the shells, making them much easier to peel after roasting. While soaking, any chestnuts that float to the surface are likely spoiled or infested with worms, so you can discard them and proceed with the ones that sink. This ensures you’re using the best quality chestnuts.
Step 3
After soaking, it’s time to score the chestnuts. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, make a cross-shaped incision (‘+’) on the rounded side of each chestnut. This scoring helps prevent the chestnuts from bursting as they cook and allows heat to penetrate evenly, ensuring they roast perfectly. Be careful not to cut too deeply into the nut itself.
Step 4
Once all your chestnuts are scored, prepare your air fryer. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the scored chestnuts in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don’t overlap too much. Then, air fry at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them and adjust the time as needed, as cooking times can vary slightly depending on the size of the chestnuts and your specific air fryer model.
Step 5
And there you have it – perfectly roasted chestnuts made with your air fryer! Serve them warm for the best experience; the shells will peel away easily, revealing the sweet, tender, and wonderfully nutty interior. This is a fantastic snack to share with family and friends!
