Easy Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Easy Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound chestnuts

Air frying chestnuts offers a convenient alternative to traditional roasting, especially when you lack a fireplace or prefer not to use the oven. Enjoy them as a snack or incorporate them into recipes requiring cooked chestnuts for an authentic autumnal experience.

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound chestnuts

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for optimal cooking.
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then remove it from the heat source.
Thoroughly wash and dry the chestnuts. Position a chestnut flat-side down on a cutting board. Using a paring knife, carefully score a large "X" on the rounded side, ensuring it covers at least half of the chestnut. Be sure to cut through both the outer skin and the underlying brown layer to facilitate peeling after roasting.
Soak the scored chestnuts in the hot water for a duration of 1 to 5 minutes, depending on their size. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chestnuts from the water and immediately transfer them to the air fryer basket. Pour 1 cup of the boiled water into the basket alongside the chestnuts.
Cook the chestnuts in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Give the basket a good shake to redistribute them. Check to see if there is still water in the basket; if not, add another 1/2 cup. Continue cooking until the shells begin to peel away and the exposed flesh has browned, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the chestnuts to cool until they are easy to handle and peel completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 223 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 2 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g