Air Fryer Peanuts

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An easy and quick recipe to make Air Fryer Peanuts. Crunchy, salty and super satisfying.

Enjoy the peanuts as a snack, top it over salads and mains or process into the most amazing peanut butter; these peanuts are a must-try!

Prep Time2

Cook Time7

Total Time9

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

2 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

Pick out any bad peanuts that you might encounter in the bowl.
2 cups raw peanuts
Then lay a baking paper in the air fryer and preheat to 350 F (180 C) and spread out the peanuts in a single layer.
Air fry for 6-7 minutes, removing mid way and giving the basket a good shake.
Check for doneness. The color should change slightly and the skin should be like paper.
1 teaspoon salt
If it is done, season with salt (if using), and give it a good stir. Then air fry for another minute before adding salt.
Remove and let them cool completely. Remove the skin or use directly.

Video

Notes

Do not overcrowd the basket: We need the peanuts to get perfectly crispy. The best way to achieve this to use just enough peanuts to lay in a single file in the air fryer basket. Do not add too many peanuts as they will remain soft even after air frying them.
Using peanuts without skin: While I prefer to use peanuts with their skins, we can use the same method for those without skin too. However, it will take lesser time so check in about 5 minutes. If needed, air fry for another couple minutes.
Use good quality peanuts: The air fried peanuts will only be as good as the quality we start off with. So pick the peanuts that are large, do not have any tiny stones or impurities. It is also perfect to look through for any bad peanuts that might be in there.
How to bake instead of air frying: While the process is quick and easy using the air fryer, we can also bake the peanuts in the conventional oven. To do so, simply spread them out in a single layer on a large baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350 F (180 C). Check and bake for an additional minute or two if needed.
Reheating the peanuts: If the peanuts become moist in a couple of days due to the weather, simply pop them in a preheated air fryer for 2-3 minutes. They will become crunchy on cooling.

Air Fryer: Remember to always account for the time needed for the Air Fryer to preheat. The cook time listed does not account for this.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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