Soft Chestnuts in the Air Fryer by @maritoemoglie_incucina

1h28

4 servings

🥜

500 g

Chestnuts

💧

1 l

Water

  1. Score
    • Chestnuts

    Score the rounded side of all 500 g chestnuts with a cross-shaped cut.

  2. Rinse
    • Chestnuts
    • Water

    Rinse the scored chestnuts under cold running water.

  3. Soak
    • Chestnuts
    • Water

    Soak the rinsed chestnuts in 1 l water for 60 minutes.

  4. Drain
    • Chestnuts

    Drain the soaked chestnuts thoroughly.

  5. Step
    • Chestnuts

    Dry the drained chestnuts with a clean kitchen towel.

  6. Layer
    • Chestnuts

    Place the dried chestnuts in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.

  7. Air-fry
    • Chestnuts

    Air-fry the chestnuts at 200°C / 392°F for 18 minutes.

  8. Transfer
    • Chestnuts

    Transfer the hot chestnuts onto a clean kitchen towel.

  9. Cover
    • Chestnuts

    Cover the chestnuts with the towel briefly so their shells open more easily.

Soft Chestnuts in the Air Fryer by @maritoemoglie_incucina

1h28

4 servings

🥜

500 g

Chestnuts

💧

1 l

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Score the rounded side of all 500 g chestnuts with a cross-shaped cut.

    🥜Chestnuts
    🔪Paring knife

  2. Step 2/9

    Rinse the scored chestnuts under cold running water.

    🥜Chestnuts
    💧Water
    🧺Colander

  3. Step 3/9

    Soak the rinsed chestnuts in 1 l water for 60 minutes.

    🥜Chestnuts
    💧Water
    🥣Large bowl

  4. Step 4/9

    Drain the soaked chestnuts thoroughly.

    🥜Chestnuts
    🧺Colander

  5. Step 5/9

    Dry the drained chestnuts with a clean kitchen towel.

    🥜Chestnuts
    🧻Clean kitchen towel

  6. Step 6/9

    Place the dried chestnuts in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.

    🥜Chestnuts

  7. Step 7/9

    Air-fry the chestnuts at 200°C / 392°F for 18 minutes.

    🥜Chestnuts

  8. Step 8/9

    Transfer the hot chestnuts onto a clean kitchen towel.

    🥜Chestnuts
    🧻Clean kitchen towel

  9. Step 9/9

    Cover the chestnuts with the towel briefly so their shells open more easily.

    🥜Chestnuts
    🧻Clean kitchen towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Water

Ingredients

Chestnuts, Water

Notes

Water (to taste, for rinsing and soaking)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Low-fat, Whole-food plant-based

Calories

306 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 14g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 372mg, Magnesium: 30mg, Manganese: 0.7mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B6: 0.2mg, Folate: 29mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 10 minutes

Cooking

18 minutes

Overall

1 hour 28 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Paring knife, Large bowl, Colander, Clean kitchen towel

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Autumn, Holiday, Afternoon Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Sweet, Nutty, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in a cool, dry place,Store in an airtight container after cooling), fridge : 3-4 days (Cool completely before storing,Keep in an airtight container), freezer : 3 months (Peel before freezing,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container)