Roasted Peanuts in Air Fryer | EVENLY roasted, NUTTY flavored, and CRUNCHY PEANUTS

How to Dry Roast Peanuts in an Air Fryer

Hello Foodies,

       Roasted peanuts have always made one of my childhood favorite snacks and one that I remember my Aai(Mother) making often as I was growing up. I would smell their warm nutty flavor coming from the kitchen. My Aai used to gently toss pinches of salt in with the peanuts to coat.nRoasted peanuts are a healthy snack and are perfect to take on road trips, or days at the beach, nibbling while watching the game/movies, it just offers a quick source of protein. Since I bought an Air Fryer, I stopped buying roasted peanuts from the store.

Take that bag of raw dried peanuts to the next level by dry roasting them in the air fryer. It takes less than 10 minutes, and you'll be crunching on peanuts in no time. The only items you need are peanuts and an Air Fryer. You will always end up with EVENLY roasted, NUTTY flavor, and CRUNCHY  PEANUTS. We just love them!

Video Recipe:

Use of Roasted Peanuts:

• Air Fryer Roasted peanuts make a great snack on their own, or can be used for: 
• salad toppers, 
• ground them with jaggery and make a ladoos 
• even dipped in chocolate 
• Use to Make Peanut Butter
• Peanut Thecha
• Use to Make Base Indian Curry Gravies
• Add in the seasoned puffed rice/Chiwda
• Add some spices to dry roasted peanuts and grind them in a food processor to make flavored peanut chutney.

Some Other Air Fryer Snacks Recipes To Try:

• Air Fryer Crispy Sweetcorns
• Sabudana Vada in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Crispy Kale Chips
• Air Fryer Fryums
• Air Fryer Roasted Masala Chickpeas
• Panipuri in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Potli Samosas
• Air Fryer Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji

WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER?

• An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses convection to rapidly circulate hot air around food to cook and crisp it up.  It’s essentially a mini convection oven that fits perfectly on your countertop. 

DO YOU HAVE TO PREHEAT AN AIR FRYER? 

• Yes, you need to preheat an air fryer when making dry roasted peanuts. Placing them in a hot basket helps give them a great crunch and speed up the process of roasting too.

Why you should roast Peanuts at home?

• Getting store-bought roasted peanuts may seem convenient but they come at a cost to our health and budget. Here’s why I love Roasting of Peanuts at Home:
• Easy to make.
• Cheaper than store-bought
• No added oils! 
• Preservative-free
• All you need is 20 minutes
• Always gets an EVENLY roasted, NUTTY flavor, and CRUNCHY  PEANUTS, just like we get it from the store.
• Longer shelf life.

Let me show you how to Roast Peanuts in Air Fryer! 

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Jumbo Peanuts 

Instructions:

• Preheat Air Fryer 360 F/180 C for 2 Minutes. 
• Place the raw peanuts in a single layer inside a baking pan.
• Air Fry for 8 minutes.
• Stir the peanuts after 4 minutes.
• Once done, move to a bowl to allow them to cool fully.
• Let it cool completely before unshelled, storing, and eating. 
• Peel/unshell the peanuts and use a hairdryer to remove the skin of the peanuts(watch the video for the tips) Enjoy!!!

Tips to Roast Peanuts in Air Fryer:

• They taste yummy without any seasoning, but you can put some seasoning if you like along with 1 Tsp oil.
• You must check and mix after 4-5 minutes. 
• Watch and adjust the timing for your air fryer as needed.

Storing Roasted Peanuts:

• Store roasted peanuts in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months on the countertop/in the pantry. 
• In the refrigerator, they will keep for 6-8 months. 
• In the freezer, they're good for up to a year and a half. 

Dietary Comment:

• The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 213 calories, 7.7 g carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 18 g fats, and 9 g protein.
• Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.
• (Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used.)

Health Benefits of Roasted Peanuts:

• Peanuts are the richest source of protein than any nuts.
• Dry roasted peanuts contain 7 grams of protein, 10% of the daily recommended amount of fiber, and Vitamin E.
• Peanuts are a good source of fiber and good fats.
• Dry roasted peanuts are a good source of iron.
• Vit. Niacin is an important B vitamin present in peanuts.
• Niacin helps to convert food to energy, aids with the digestive system.
• Peanuts containing more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals.

Good Time To Eat:

           It is good to eat Roasted Peanuts as snacks.

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