Crispy Homemade Air-Fried Peanuts Recipe

Roast your peanuts in an Air Fryer!

Add your favorite seasoning and you’ll have delicious, freshly roasted peanuts. You can also dry roast them if you prefer no seasoning. Ready to learn how to make Air Fryer roasted peanuts? Let’s get started in the bistro kitchen!

Quick & Easy Air Fryer Peanut Recipe

Roasting peanuts in an air fryer is fast and simple, and it lets you control the seasoning. Store-bought flavored peanuts often contain many additives you don’t need. With this method, a small amount of oil helps seasonings adhere, and a light sprinkle of salt is often all you need for great flavor.

This recipe comes together quickly—grab some raw peanuts and you’ll have a crunchy snack in minutes.

What You Need For This Recipe

You only need a few ingredients to roast peanuts in the air fryer. Prepare the following:

• Raw peanuts
• Seasoning of choice (salt, taco seasoning, or any spice blend you prefer)
• Cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to help the seasoning stick

The exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

How To Make Roasted Air Fryer Peanuts

Follow these simple steps for evenly roasted, crunchy peanuts:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for three minutes.
2. Place the peanuts in a bowl and lightly spray with cooking spray or add a drop of olive oil.
3. Toss or swirl the peanuts so they’re evenly coated.
4. Add your seasoning (for example, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning) and toss to coat.
5. Spread the peanuts in the air fryer basket and roast for 6–7 minutes.
6. Shake or toss the peanuts to promote even browning, then roast an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove the peanuts and let them cool in a wide bowl or on a plate to room temperature—this helps them crisp up.
8. Serve immediately or store once fully cooled.

My Peanuts Are Still Soft After Cooking In An Air Fryer

Peanuts often feel soft right after roasting because the heat releases natural oils. Allow them to cool completely—the cooling process dries them out and makes them crisp. That’s why only a small amount of oil is needed for seasoning; the peanuts release oils while roasting.

Can You Eat Raw Peanuts?

Technically, raw peanuts are edible, and they have a thin papery skin when harvested. Peanuts can be roasted, boiled, blanched, or fried. However, raw peanuts can occasionally carry mold that produces aflatoxins, which are harmful. For safety and flavor, it’s recommended to roast or cook peanuts before eating.

How To Know If Peanuts Are Spoiled?

Peanuts can be stored for a long time but may go rancid. Check them this way before eating:

• Smell – rancid peanuts smell off, metallic, or paint-like.
• Taste – if they taste sour, bitter, or otherwise unusual, discard them.

Always smell first, then taste a small piece to confirm they are still good.

How To Store Roasted Peanuts?

Let roasted peanuts cool completely before storing to avoid condensation. Storage options:

• Room temperature – store in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Refrigerator – keep in an airtight container for up to six months.
• Freezer – store in a freezer-safe container for a year or more.

How To Revive Stale Peanuts?

If peanuts have gone stale, you can revive them with gentle reheating:

• Air Fryer – preheat to 300°F (150°C) for 3 minutes, heat peanuts in the basket for about 3 minutes, then cool.
• Oven – preheat to 325°F (163°C), spread peanuts on a baking tray, heat 4–6 minutes, stirring once to avoid darkening.
• Skillet – toast on medium heat in a dry skillet, stirring until warmed and crisp, then cool.

More Air Fryer Snacks To Try

These roasted peanuts make a great snack. Try other quick air fryer snacks like potato chips, pita chips, cashews, popcorn, nachos, or tortilla chips for more variety.

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Air Fryer Peanuts

Yield:
2

Prep Time:
2 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
12 minutes

These roasted Air Fryer Peanuts are golden brown and crunchy in less than 15 minutes. Season as you like or keep them simple with salt. Serve as a snack or use in recipes. Store for later use.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw peanuts
• ½ teaspoon taco seasoning (or seasoning of choice)
• ¼ teaspoon olive oil or a light spray of cooking oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for three minutes.
2. Place peanuts in a bowl and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drop of olive oil. Swirl to coat.
3. Add ½ teaspoon of seasoning (or to taste) and toss so the peanuts are evenly coated.
4. Roast in the air fryer for 6–7 minutes.
5. Shake or toss the peanuts, then roast another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove and cool to room temperature to let them crisp up.
7. Serve or store once fully cooled.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 422Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 19g

Please note: Nutrition information is for reference only and may not be exact.