Air Fryer Roasted Cashew Nuts | Masala Kaju
Air Fryer Roasted Cashew is a delicious 10 min snack recipe made with raw cashew nuts and Indian Spices. Stays fresh for over a week and can be packed for treks, travels etc. Can be served as appetizer for parties and potlucks with mocktails or iced tea.
Servings 1 bowl
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 1 6" round baking tin or cake tin (height 2")
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- spoons, tongs or mitten
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashew Nuts Raw, unsalted
- ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri Red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
- 2 teaspoon Ghee or Clarified Butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Into a bowl, add the raw cashews, spices, salt to taste and ghee.
- Mix well until the spices coat cashews. Note - You may also use your hand to rub the spices for best results.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 180 Degree Celsius for 2-3 mins.
- Transfer the cashews into a baking dish (that easily fits inside the air fryer) and air fry at 180 degree Celsius for 5 – 7 mins. Open the basket in between to check.
- Use oven mittens or tongs to remove the baking dish from the air fryer. Place it aside to cool.
- Once cool, store the cashew nuts in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place. Stays fresh for a week or more.
Notes
Notes - Ingredients
- Raw / Unsalted Cashew
- Ghee or Clarified Butter - Nuts and Ghee make a great combination. It elevates taste as well. However, you can use coconut oil or vegan butter, as a substitute.
- Always pre-heat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes for best results.
- It is not necessary to transfer the cashews to a baking dish for air frying. They can be added directly into the air fryer basket. Baking dish helps in easy clean up. I have used 6" round baking tin or cake tin (height 2") that fits easily in my Phillips Air Fryer Basket.
- Cook time specified in recipes may vary depending on air fryer model you use. Always keep an eye and don’t forget to open the basket and check at regular intervals.
- After air frying, the cashews might not appear or taste crunchy. Wait till the cashews cool down completely.