Chestnuts in air fryer are easy to prepare and, above all, you won’t have the smoke smell throughout the house as if you make them in a perforated pan. The chestnuts cooked in the air fryer are simple to make, and you’ll find that you peel them easily by following a few tips I will explain. The cooked chestnuts in the air fryer were a discovery and, I must say, a fair compromise between wanting to eat chestnuts and having the house smell like smoke for days. Obviously, you won’t get the flavor of roasted chestnuts cooked on the fire, but I assure you they are tasty, not hard, and you’ll peel them easily. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of air fryer you use. This is the AIR fryer I use. I recommend checking out all the air fryer recipes, you’ll surely find other tasty dishes to try. Now let’s see how to prepare chestnuts in the air fryer, and if you try them, let me know, Barbara
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can try the:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for preparing Chestnuts in Air Fryer
- 1.54 lbs chestnuts
- as needed water
Tools
- 1 Air fryer air fryer
- 1 Knife chestnut cutter
Procedure for preparing Chestnuts in Air Fryer
Let’s start preparing the chestnuts in air fryer. First, score the chestnuts with a small knife or the appropriate tool. Then place them in a bowl, cover with water, and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. Then drain them and pat them dry with a cloth to absorb excess water.
Arrange the chestnuts in the basket and cook them for 25 minutes at 392 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Halfway through cooking, remove the basket and shake it so that the chestnuts turn. The time may vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.
Take a cloth, wet it, and wring it out well, then lay it open on a bowl or basket.
Pour the chestnuts and wrap them up, pressing well with your hands to detach the skin. Let them rest for two or three minutes and then enjoy the Chestnuts in air fryer
How to store Chestnuts in Air Fryer
For the best taste, the chestnuts cooked in the Chestnuts in air fryer should be eaten as soon as they’re ready and still warm. If you have any leftovers, I recommend peeling them while still warm and storing them without the shell in a container.
