Roasted Chestnuts for Air Fryer

step by step recipe

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
2. Put a large pot of water to boil; once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Wash the chestnuts, drain them, and dry them.
4. Place the chestnuts flat side down on a cutting board. With a kitchen knife, mark a large “X” on the rounded side, covering at least half of the chestnut. Make sure the knife cuts through the outer skin and the brown layer underneath. This will help peel them after roasting
5. Soak the chestnuts in the pot of hot water for 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of the chestnuts. Remove the chestnuts with a slotted spoon and immediately place them in the air fryer basket.
6. Add a cup of hot water inside the basket.
7. Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 200°C. Shake well. Check if there's still water inside. If not, add another 1/2 cup.
8. Continue cooking until the shells have peeled back and the exposed flesh has browned, for 5 more minutes.
9. Remove and let them cool enough to handle but still warm. Remove the shells.
10. Now we can eat them directly or use them in multiple recipes