Easy Air Fryer Chestnuts: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, ready in just a few minutes!
Air fryer chestnuts are the easiest and fastest way to enjoy all the flavors of autumn without making a mess and without turning on the oven.
In just a few minutes, you’ll get perfectly cooked chestnuts, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just like those cooked on the fire.
Unlike the traditional method, there’s no need to soak the chestnuts: just a quick trick to make them easy to peel and achieve even cooking.
I was very skeptical! But after trying this method, I always prepare them this way! Read the recipe.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Autumn, Winter
- Energy 306.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 66.20 (g) of which sugars 13.25 (g)
- Proteins 3.96 (g)
- Fat 2.75 (g) of which saturated 0.52 (g)of which unsaturated 2.04 (g)
- Fibers 6.38 (g)
- Sodium 12.50 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Easy Air Fryer Chestnuts
- 1.1 lbs chestnuts
- 1 quart water
Tools
- 1 Tongs chestnut tongs
- 1 Saucepan saucepan
- 1 Air Fryer air fryer
Steps for Easy Air Fryer Chestnuts
Individually score each chestnut using a small pointed knife or the chestnut cutter tongs, forming an X on the back of each chestnut. Do this carefully to avoid them exploding during cooking.
Now, instead of soaking the chestnuts for hours, use this little trick: Put them in a saucepan and cover them with water. Cook them for 3 or 4 minutes from boiling. Then drain and place them on the air fryer rack.
Cook them at 392°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, remembering to shake them a bit halfway through cooking.
Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. And if you cover them with a cloth for a few minutes, they will also be very easy to peel.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How to store cooked chestnuts in an air fryer?
You can store cooked chestnuts in an air fryer in an airtight container at room temperature for one day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before enjoying them, simply reheat them for 2-3 minutes in the air fryer at 320°F (160°C) to make them hot and fragrant as freshly made.
Do chestnuts need to be soaked before cooking in an air fryer?
No, it’s not necessary to soak the chestnuts! With a simple trick, you can blanch them for 3 or 4 minutes in water: this little step creates the right level of moisture for easy-to-peel and perfectly cooked chestnuts without soaking time.
