Cooking chestnuts in an air fryer is a practical and quick method to enjoy hot and fragrant chestnuts in a few minutes. However, to obtain an optimal result, it is important to adjust temperature and cooking time based on the freshness of the fruit.
If the chestnuts are freshly picked, cook them at 180°C for about 18 minutes. As the days go by, as the chestnuts dry out and take on a lighter color, it is advisable to slightly reduce the temperature and cooking time to prevent them from drying out too much.
A useful little trick is to moisten them before cooking: just leave them to soak in water for 10–15 minutes or spray them with a little water, so as to keep the pulp soft and fragrant even after cooking.
By following these simple tips, you can enjoy perfectly cooked chestnuts, with a crispy skin and tender pulp, just like freshly roasted over a fire.