Cut through both skins
The cut must not only open the hard shell, but also the thin inner skin, so that steam can escape.
European Autumn Kitchen Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts
A strong cross section prevents uncontrolled bursting. After roasting, the chestnuts dampen in the cloth and remain peelable.
Total time
43 min
Calories
210 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Roasted chestnuts without oven
Before heating, chestnuts must always be cut deep into the skin and peel. If it is closed, steam could burst it. Peel chestnuts in proportion, while they are still warm; when cooling, the furry inner skin adheres significantly more firmly to the centre.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts
Fresh chestnuts are cut in, watered briefly and roasted in the air fryer until peel and furry inner skin can be warm dissolved.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Check the chestnuts
Remove chestnuts that show holes, mold or a rancid smell. Wash the rest of the chestnuts.
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2
Cut deeply
On the curved side of each chestnut with a small sharp knife put a clear cross cut through the shell and inner skin.
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3
Short watering
Place cut-in chestnuts in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat on the surface dry.
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4
Roasting
Preheat air fryer to 180 °C. Roast chestnuts in a position 15 to 18 minutes and shake after 7 and 13 minutes.
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5
Damping in the cloth
Put hot chestnuts in a clean kitchen towel, beat them in and let them rest for 5 minutes.
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6
Peel hot
Remove only a few chestnuts from the cloth and remove the peel and inner skin. Serve with butter, salt and rosemary as desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts
Peel hot
When cooling off, the inner skin pulls to the centre. Therefore, keep the rest warm in the closed cloth.
Sorting out spoiled fruits
Holes, mold, unusually low weight or rancid smell speak against use.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Mix warm peeled chestnuts with melted butter, finely chopped rosemary and a small pinch of salt.
Mix peeled warm chestnuts with a teaspoon of butter, half a teaspoon of cinnamon and little maple syrup.
Nutrition per serving
210kcal
45.0 gCarbohydrates
3.0 gProtein
2.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts
Yes, absolutely. The cut through shell and inner skin allows steam to escape and prevents uncontrolled bursting.
Depending on the size, shake for about 15 to 18 minutes at 180 °C. Meanwhile, shake twice.
They are often too strongly cooled or the cut did not go through the inner skin. Take portions warm out of the cloth.
Dispose of chestnuts with mold, boreholes, rancid smell or unusually light, hollow impression.
Cool peeled and covered for a maximum of two days. Heat completely before eating or process in soups and fillings.
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