A detailed quick and easy recipe to roast raw peanuts at home in either an air fryer or the oven. Enjoy air fryer roasted peanuts as a healthy snack!

Roasting raw peanuts in the air fryer is my new favorite way of cooking them at home as it yields perfectly roasted peanuts every time, it’s so easy and ready in under 10 minutes.

Try these perfectly roasted peanuts that’s can be enjoyed as it is or seasoned with salt, or use in salads or make peanut butter. They are super fresh, crunchy, and cheaper than store brought roasted peanuts.

I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. Any air fryer brand like Cosori 5.8QT, Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven, Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Duo Crisp works here.

Check out 20+ Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes here.

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• How to Roast Peanuts in Air Fryer
• How to Roast Raw Peanuts in Oven
• Serving Suggestions
• Tips & Variations for Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts
• Storage Suggestions
• More Air Fryer Recipes
• Roasted Peanuts – Air Fryer & Oven

How to Roast Peanuts in Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Add the raw peanuts to the air fryer basket and spread them out evenly in the basket.

Air fry them at 320°F (160°C) for 6-8 minutes or until they turn a golden color. Shake the basket at least twice during the roasting time.

Take them out on a plate and let them cool down at room temperature before storing them in an airtight container. Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts are ready. Enjoy!

How to Roast Raw Peanuts in Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the raw peanuts evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake at 350˚F for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn a golden color and smell roasted. Stir them at least twice during the roasting time. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

You could eat these air-fried roasted peanuts in many different ways.

• as a snack (savory or sweet)
• as a topping for salads, soups, pasta

Tips & Variations for Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts

• Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the raw peanuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, Cook in batches if needed.
• Shake the basket halfway: It’s important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the peanuts to be cooked evenly.
• The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
• Salted Peanuts: Mix together a little olive oil with salt. Then, add raw peanuts and stir to coat. Transfer to the air fryer basket and follow the same steps.

Storage Suggestions

Store roasted peanuts in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. To keep them fresh for much longer, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Gently remove the peanuts’ skin by rubbing them between your palms a couple of times till the skin falls off.

You can use roasted whole, halved, or crushed peanuts in several ways.

• Peanut Chutney Powder
• Peanut Chutney
• Sabudana Vada
• Thai Salad Peanut Dressing
• Bharwa Bhindi
• Seasoned Peanuts
• Peanut Butter

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi
• Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
• Masala Peanuts
• Crispy Chickpeas
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Vegetables

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