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Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts Indian Style

Crispy, crunchy, and boldly spiced, these air fryer roasted peanuts Indian style are an easy homemade snack for tea time, parties, lunch boxes, and last-minute cravings. They need very little oil, cook quickly, and can be seasoned with the classic Indian flavors of chaat masala, red chilli, turmeric, and roasted cumin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw shelled peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as sunflower, canola, or peanut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder or mild chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon amchur powder optional, for extra tang
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves optional, for serving

Equipment

  • airfryer

Method
 

Prepare the peanuts
  1. Place the raw peanuts in a bowl and remove any damaged nuts or loose skin. If the peanuts feel dusty, wipe them with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Avoid adding wet peanuts to the air fryer, because excess moisture can prevent even roasting.
Season lightly
  1. Add the oil, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, roasted cumin powder, black pepper, chaat masala, and amchur powder. Toss thoroughly so the peanuts are coated as evenly as possible. A light coating is ideal; too much oil or spice mixture can make the peanuts cook unevenly.
Preheat the air fryer
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C or 350°F for 3 minutes. Preheating helps the peanuts begin roasting immediately and encourages more even browning.
Air fry the peanuts
  1. Spread the peanuts in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Cook at 180°C or 350°F for 8 minutes, then shake the basket. Continue cooking for another 2–6 minutes, shaking once or twice, until the peanuts are golden and smell nutty.
  2. Air fryers vary in strength, so begin checking after 8 minutes. The peanuts will continue to crisp as they cool, so do not wait for them to become very dark inside the basket.
Cool and finish
  1. Transfer the roasted peanuts to a wide plate and let them cool completely. Taste and add a little extra salt, chaat masala, or amchur if needed. Garnish with coriander only if you plan to serve the peanuts immediately; fresh herbs can reduce storage life.

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Notes

Peanuts are nutrient-dense, which means they provide useful nutrients but also contain a significant amount of energy in a relatively small serving. A 28-gram serving of plain dry-roasted peanuts contains approximately 167 calories, 6.9 grams of protein, 14.1 grams of fat, 6 grams of carbohydrate, and 2.4 grams of dietary fiber, based on USDA-sourced nutrition data.
The figures below are estimates for this recipe and can change depending on the peanut variety, amount of oil, salt, and masala used. Chaat masala and additional salt may increase the sodium content. This recipe is not a substitute for individualized medical or dietary advice. Anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid it completely.
Use unsalted peanuts when possible. This gives you better control over the final saltiness, especially when using chaat masala, which may already contain salt.