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air fryer-roasted peanuts
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Air Fryer-Roasted Peanuts

Make oil-free, quick, and easy Air Fryer-Roasted Peanuts for healthy snacking in minutes!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: South America
Keyword: air fried peanuts, air fryer, air fryer peanuts, easy snack, roasted peanuts
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 4kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container
  • Tray
  • Splatter screen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanuts

Instructions

  • Roast the peanuts.
    Add raw peanuts to the air fryer basket.
    Use a spatula to spread the peanuts in the air fryer basket evenly. 
    Set the air fryer at 200°C (or 400°F) and the cooking time to 8 minutes.
    Air fry the peanuts. Shake, toss or mix the peanuts with a spatula for even browning at the 4-minute mark.
    Continue air-fry for another 4 minutes or until they are perfectly roasted.
    Once completely roasted, set aside to cool at room temperature.
    roasted peanuts in air fryer
  • Peel the peanuts. 
    Spread the roasted peanuts on a tray. 
    Take a handful of the peanuts and peel the seed coats by rubbing them between your hands.
    Repeat this process until the seed coats are completely peeled off the peanuts.
    how to peel roasted peanuts
  • Separate the peanuts from the seed coats
    Air fryer method
    Place the air fryer rack in the air fryer pot. 
    Place a heat-proof plate on the rack and spread the roasted peanuts on the plate. 
    Set the air fryer at the lowest temperature (150 ºC) and air fry for 1 minute. 
    Allow the fan to blow away the seed coats into the pot.
    Blow dryer method
    Alternatively, place a splatter screen on top of the air fryer and use a blow dryer to separate the seed coats from the peanuts. (See note 1 tip)
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    how to peel roasted peanuts in air fryer
  • Store the roasted peanuts.
    Store the peeled peanuts in an airtight container or glass jar for freshness, or serve in a bowl.

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Notes

  • For the blow dryer method, you can use a big bow or pot instead of an air fryer pot to collect the seed costs during separation.
  • After roasting the peanuts, let them cool and run them between your hands to remove the skin (seed coats).
  • Store them in the freezer to last up to 2 years.