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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Tigernut

Air Fryer Tigernut

Enjoy a crunchy and healthy snack with these air-fried tigernuts, seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tigernuts
  • 1 cup tigernuts (raw, unpeeled)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino sea salt or to taste
  • 1 cucchiaino paprika optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the tigernuts under cold water and drain them well.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the tigernuts with olive oil, sea salt, and paprika (if using) until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
  4. Place the seasoned tigernuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  5. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking, until they are golden and crispy.
  6. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, soak the tigernuts in water for 8 hours before draining and air frying. Great as a snack or appetizer.
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