Masala Peanuts - (Microwave, Air fryer)

4.88 from 8 votes

Masala Peanuts is a spicy and crunchy snack coated in chickpea flour, rice flour , peanuts and few spices which serves as wonderful tea time snacks.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword air fryer masala peanuts, cocktail snack, masala peanuts, microwave masala peanuts

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Air Fryer, Microwave

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Take a bowl, and add gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder ,turmeric powder, hing, chat masala and salt as per taste. Mix them well and keep aside.
In another bowl take peanuts. Now add lemon juice and mix it well.
Add the prepared gram flour-rice flour mixture and toss the peanuts using a spoon until they are evenly coated.
Add a teaspoon of oil and mix again.
Sprinkle little water at a time and mix well until each peanut is coated well with masala.
Take a microwave-safe bowl and lightly grease the bottom with oil. Transfer a portion of the coated peanuts into the bowl, spreading them out in a single layer to ensure even cooking. Avoid stacking them on top of each other.
Add 1-2 teaspoon oil on top of peanuts and place the bowl in microwave on high for 1 Minute.
Stir the peanuts after 1 minute to ensure even cooking, then place them back in the microwave for another 2 minutes.
Allow these peanuts to cool down after 2 minutes. As they cool down they become more crunchier.
Masala peanuts are ready and serve with hot chai.

To make Masala Peanuts in an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer 360°F (180°C).
Brush or spray the air fryer basket with some oil. Then, spread the masala-coated peanuts in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking.
Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 4 minutes or until they turn slightly golden and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through for even roasting.

Add water gradually while mixing the flour with peanuts—do not add too much at once. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the peanuts properly and stay on them without dripping.
Microwave the peanuts in 2-3 batches. Do not overfill the microwave dish.
The addition of spices is true of your choice. You can add amchur powder, and fennel powder too.
The same recipe can be used to make masala cashews or masala almonds.
If you do not want to microwave you can use a prepared mixture and deep fry in the oil on medium-low heat so that they get cooked till inside and become crunchy.
Timing varies from microwave to microwave.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.