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air fryer cashew nuts recipe.

Air Fryer Cashew Nuts

Author: Rika
713kcal
5 from 13 votes
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Cook 12 minutes
You're in for a real treat with this air fryer cashew nuts recipe. Air frying cashews is a simple and wholesome way to achieve that perfect crunch without the guilt of extra calories. With this method, you can easily roast cashews in an air fryer without the need for oil.
Servings 1 cup
Course Snacks
Cuisine world

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole raw cashews (or more based on your air fryer's size)

Method

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
  2. If available, line the air fryer crisper with a paper or silicone liner to prevent the cashews from falling to the bottom of the basket. (see note #1)
  3. Place about 1 to 1½ cups of cashews (adjust quantity based on your air fryer's size) in the air fryer crisper, in a single layer.
  4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, and shake the basket at the 5-minute mark. Keep cooking, shaking the basket every 2-3 minutes until the cashews turn a light golden color and start smelling nutty.
  5. Let the roasted cashews cool for at least 10 minutes to achieve maximum crunch before serving.

Nutrition

Calories713kcalCarbohydrates39gProtein24gFat57gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat10gMonounsaturated Fat31gSodium15mgPotassium851mgFiber4gSugar8gVitamin C1mgCalcium48mgIron9mg

Notes

  1. Preparing the Air Fryer for Roasting Cashews. To prepare your air fryer for roasting cashews, you have two options. You can either use the base of your air fryer basket or the air fryer crisper. I personally recommend using the air fryer crisper and lining it with a silicone liner. This method tends to yield crispier results and reduces the cooking time.
  2. Seasoned cashews.  If you'd like to add some seasoning to your cashews, remember to include a small amount of oil to help the seasoning stick to them. Use 1 teaspoon of oil per 1 cup of cashew and add a pinch of kosher salt to taste.

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