Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts (Using Yadan Chestnuts)
Super Easy Air Fryer Yadan Chestnut Roasting Recipe
Enjoy the winter delicacy of warm, sweet roasted chestnuts right at home with this easy recipe! ‘Yadan chestnuts,’ a specialty from China’s high-altitude regions, are smaller than regular chestnuts but boast a higher sugar content and a wonderfully nutty, sweet flavor. This recipe utilizes convenient pre-scored Yadan chestnuts to quickly and effortlessly make delicious roasted chestnuts in your air fryer. Yadan chestnuts are packed with Vitamin C, beneficial for skin health, fatigue recovery, and cold prevention. Their natural sugars also contain enzymes that strengthen digestive function, potentially aiding in the prevention of adult diseases and protecting kidney health. Prepare to delight your taste buds with these chewy, moist, and sweet air fryer roasted chestnuts – a treat that’s both delicious and good for you!
Ingredients- 300g Yadan Chestnuts (pre-scored)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
For the best roasted chestnuts, unpack your Yadan chestnuts as soon as they arrive. Store them in a well-ventilated area and keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to roast them.
Step 2
Doesn’t it look inviting to have chestnuts piled high in a bamboo basket? Presenting them in a nice bowl makes them even more appealing.
Step 3
Scoring regular chestnuts for roasting can be a hassle, but these Yadan chestnuts come conveniently pre-scored, making preparation so much easier.
Step 4
The pre-scored slits also make peeling the shells much simpler. While peeling just a few regular chestnuts can be tough on your hands, these Yadan chestnuts require significantly less effort.
Step 5
These Yadan chestnuts are delicious even when eaten raw! Despite their small size, they are impressively sweet and nutty, making them a great snack on their own. You can also thinly slice them and add them to salads for a delightful touch.
Step 6
Now, let’s get started on roasting them in the air fryer. Give the Yadan chestnuts a quick rinse under running water, then place them in a colander to drain thoroughly.
Step 7
Arrange the drained chestnuts in a single layer in your air fryer basket or silicone liner, making sure they don’t overlap. Overlapping can prevent them from cooking evenly.
Step 8
If your air fryer has a lid, close it for cooking. Be aware that Yadan chestnuts can sometimes pop open as they cook, so it’s advisable to take safety precautions during the roasting process.
Step 9
Roast the chestnuts in a preheated air fryer at 180°C (356°F) for 15 to 20 minutes. Air fryer models can vary in performance, so keep an eye on the color of the chestnuts and adjust the cooking time as needed to achieve your desired level of doneness.
Step 10
This is what they look like after about 10 minutes of roasting. You can see the scored lines starting to open up, revealing the tender chestnut flesh inside.
Step 11
After a total of 20 minutes of roasting, they are beautifully golden brown and ready to enjoy! The skins are slightly chewy, and the insides are perfectly cooked and moist.
Step 12
Your delicious air fryer roasted Yadan chestnuts are ready! They are best enjoyed warm, right after they come out of the air fryer, with steam gently rising from them.
