How to roast chestnuts - air fryer or oven instructions.
Now, we all know that roasting chestnuts on an open fire would be better, but sadly, we don't have one!
Air frying is faster and more cost-effective than roasting in the oven. Pair it with a glass of good homemade mulled wine to embrace the festive spirit!
Top tips
- Put the flat side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make an X score on the rounded side of the chestnut - be careful!
- Always soak them before cooking to let steam escape during the process, which also makes peeling much easier.
- Soak in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour before roasting.
- After the nuts have roasted and are still piping hot, wrap them in kitchen foil for 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, add a sprinkle of sea salt—Maldon sea salt is always my go-to.
- To use a regular air fryer, simply place the items directly into the air fryer basket.
Nutritional benefits of chestnuts
A 100g serving provides:- 170kcal / 719kj
- 2.0g protein
- 2.7g fat
- 36.6g carbohydrate
- 7.0g sugar
- 500mg potassium
- 5.5g fibre
Why you will LOVE these!
They are delicious and seriously addictive. You will not be able to stop at just one. When roasted, they taste sweet and buttery.
The texture is of a firm potato, and the flesh is pale golden yellow and tastes sweet.
Do you have to soak chestnuts first?
In a word. Yes!
Soaking the scored chestnuts creates steam when cooking, which makes them softer and easier to peel.
Air Fryer chestnuts
Put the flat side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make an X score on the rounded side of the chestnut - be careful!
Important! Soak the scored chestnuts in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour. Watch TV while you wait!
After soaking, drain them.
Power on, select Air Fry and preheat to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes until heated to temperature.
Some air fryers don't need to preheat; I used my Ninja Air Fryer.
Put the chestnuts into the basket and add 2 tablespoons of water. Set the time for 20 minutes. Shake the basket after 10 minutes.
Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes more (depending on the size of your chestnuts), mine took 15 minutes to open - that's when you know they're cooked.
Remove and wrap them tightly in kitchen foil. Leave them wrapped for 5 minutes before eating.
Then they should be easy to peel; take care as they will still be hot. That's when they are at their best.😉
Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
How to roast chestnuts in an oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
Tip the chestnuts onto a non-stick baking sheet and arrange them cut side up.
Roast for 30 minutes, and the shell will start to peel back; that's when they're done.
Remove and wrap them tightly in kitchen foil. Leave them wrapped for 5 minutes before eating. Then they should be easy to peel, taking care as they will still be hot.
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Air Fryer Chestnuts
Roasting chestnuts is quick and easy, and using an air fryer is both cheaper and faster than an oven.
Ingredients
- 400g (14oz) whole chestnuts
- sea salt - to sprinkle
Instructions
- Put the flat side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make an X score on the rounded side of the chestnut - be careful!
- Important! Soak the scored chestnuts in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Turn on the air fryer, set it to Air Fry mode, and preheat to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes until it reaches temperature. Keep in mind that some air fryers don't require preheating.
- Put the chestnuts into the basket and add 2 tablespoons of water. Set the time for 20 minutes. Shake the basket after 10 minutes.
- Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of your chestnuts. Mine took 15 minutes to open, which is a sign they're fully cooked.
- Remove and wrap them tightly in kitchen foil. Leave them wrapped for 5 minutes before eating. Then they should be easy to peel, take care as they will still be hot. That's when they are at their best.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Notes
How to Roast Chestnuts in an Oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
Tip the chestnuts onto a non-stick baking sheet and arrange them cut side up. Roast for 30 minutes, and the shell will start to peel back; that's when they're done.
Remove and wrap them tightly in kitchen foil. Leave them wrapped for 5 minutes before eating. Then they should be easy to peel, take care as they will still be hot.
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