How to cook chestnuts in the air fryer, the foolproof method for chestnuts that peel easily. If you’re wondering whether chestnuts can be cooked in an air fryer, the answer is definitely yes, and you should also know they turn out great and peel easily. Of course if you don’t have an air fryer you can make Chestnuts cooked in a pot or Charcoal-roasted chestnuts cooked on the stove, but I assure you that if you have an air fryer at home, you will really like this cooking method, because the chestnuts stay soft, become a little sweeter and you can cook large quantities or small quantities in a few minutes, depending on your needs.
But now let’s go to the kitchen and discover together how to cook chestnuts in the air fryer and you’ll see that their simplicity of preparation will amaze you! As always, before going to the kitchen I remind you that if you want to stay updated on all my recipes you can follow my Facebook page (here) and my Instagram profile (here).
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 18 oz chestnuts
- to taste salt
Tools
- Air fryer
Preparation
As with all chestnut cooking methods, I recommend, if you can, after purchasing them to leave them to dry in the sun for a couple of days. This way the skin that wraps them will come off more easily.
To cook chestnuts in the air fryer, start by rinsing them, then score the shell on the rounded side and collect them in a bowl, cover with water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain them and, while still wet, put them in the air fryer basket, sprinkle with salt and cook for 20 minutes at 374°F, turning them from time to time, shaking the basket and tossing them.
After the time has passed, let them rest for a few minutes in the same fryer and enjoy.
Storage and tips
Soaking the chestnuts is not essential, but if you manage to do it, the chestnuts will cook better and peel well. Also, as you already know, chestnuts or roasted chestnuts are best when hot, but if you have any left over, peel them and set them aside to eat before they become too hard or dry
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