Air Fryer Cashew Nuts
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.
Equipment
- an air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole raw cashews, (or more based on your air fryer's size)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the roasted cashews cool for at least 10 minutes to achieve maximum crunch before serving.
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 713kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 9mg
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