Roasted Peanuts
A short home-style guide to Roasted Peanuts, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Peanuts (Moongphali)No peanuts? Use cashews or almonds, or skip.
In a pan
- Dry-roast raw peanuts in a heavy pan on low heat, stirring often, for 10 to 12 minutes until they crackle and smell nutty.
- Toss with salt and red chilli while warm.
In the air fryer (about 12 min)
- Spread raw peanuts in the basket.
- Air fry at 160°C for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes, until they smell nutty.
- Toss with salt and red chilli while warm.
Air fryer tip: They burn quickly near the end, so check often. They crisp up as they cool.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.