Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts are a delicious holiday treat and are simple to make. Cooking chestnuts in your air fryer is fast, easy, and delicious!

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Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts

“Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire,” written by Nat King Cole, I explained to the cashier at my local grocery store. He was about 14 and seemed to think that I was crazy. But he asked me what they were, and I was like, did you ever hear the song? He said no. I guess I’m officially old…

Traditionally, you roast chestnuts in the oven. But today, equipped with my air fryer and several requests to do these, I completed them in under 15 minutes — much easier and faster than in the traditional oven.

Christmas will be here before we know it! If you are looking for some more incredible holiday recipes, be sure to try my Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies, Air Fryer Christmas M&M Cookies, and Air Fryer Christmas Cupcakes.

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chestnuts

  • Only 20 minutes, start to finish
  • Traditional Christmas recipe
  • Cooking chestnuts is easy enough for beginners
  • Roasted chestnuts make a great snack
  • Delicious

Ingredients For Roasting Chestnuts

Ingredients For Roasting Chestnuts
  • 1 to 2 pounds of Chesnuts
  • Paring Knife
  • Air Fryer

How To Cook Roasted Chestnuts

Step 1: Score

Start by scoring each nut, meaning make an X into the shell using a sharp knife.

Step 2: Roast chestnuts

Once you have finished your batch, place them into the air fryer basket.

Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10-15 minutes; as soon as they have popped, remove them from the air fryer.

Plate, serve, and enjoy!

chestnuts in air fryer

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to soak before roasting chestnuts?

It’s entirely up to you if you prefer to soak before cooking chestnuts. Many people choose to soak them for an hour in cool water because they will become a little softer. But it’s certainly not required.

Can I skip scoring the nuts when I roast chestnuts?

No! Please don’t skip scoring them. Otherwise, getting the shell off is going to be a long process!

How long do air fryer chestnuts last?

Remove the shells and place in an airtight container. The roast chestnuts will last around 4-5 days if kept in the refrigerator.

Additionally, you can freeze them for 5-6 months if they are kept airtight.

Do I need any special tools for roasting chestnuts?

Nope, all you need for these air fryer chestnuts is the air fryer and a sharp knife. They are truly that easy!

air fried chestnuts

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Ingredients For Roasting Chestnuts
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Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts

4.13 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts are a delicious holiday treat and are simple to make. Cooking chestnuts in your air fryer is fast, easy, and delicious!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chestnuts

Instructions

  • Start by scoring them, meaning using a sharp knife, make an X into the shell.
  • Once you have finished your batch, place them into the air fryer basket.
  • Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10-15 minutes, as soon as they have popped, remove them from the air fryer.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Notes

You’ll need a sharp pairing knife to score the chestnuts. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 549mgVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

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