Indian · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Vegetable Samosas
Spiced potato and pea filling in a thin pastry. Brushed with oil, they blister in the basket instead of swimming in ghee.
Air Fryer Roasted Cashews
Roasted cashews in the air fryer are faster than the oven and perfect for small batches. Toast whole cashews with a little oil first, then toss with curry leaf powder, salt and chili for a crunchy Diwali-style snack or edible gift.
Two-stage roasting
Toast plain cashews first at 350°F, then add spices at a lower heat so the seasonings do not burn.
Watch the last minute
Cashews go from golden to burnt quickly. They crisp further as they cool on the counter.
Use whole nuts
Whole cashews roast evenly. Broken pieces scorch faster and look less appealing in a gift jar.
Air Fryer Roasted Cashews
Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · Total 13 min · 8 servings
Crowding. About 2 cups fits one layer in a 6 qt basket. Cook in batches for larger amounts.
Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
First roast
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Toss cashews with 1 tsp oil in a bowl.
Spread cashews in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes, shaking at 2 minutes.
Oil-coated cashews roasting in the air fryer basket
Spice and finish
Return cashews to the bowl. Add the remaining 1 tsp oil and all spices. Toss until evenly coated.
Cashews tossed with curry leaf powder and spices Transfer back to the basket. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 4 minutes, shaking halfway. Watch closely; do not exceed 6 minutes after adding spices.
Cool on a plate. Cashews crisp up as they reach room temperature.
