Air Fryer Roasted Cashews

5 from 9 votes

Make crispy, aromatic air fryer roasted cashews with curry leaf powder in under 20 minutes. Perfect for Diwali snacking or edible festive gifts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: air fryer roasted cashews, roasted cashews

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C), if required, and line the basket.
Add the cashews to a bowl, drizzle with 1 tsp oil, and mix well. Transfer the oil-coated cashews to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes, shaking the basket at the 2-minute mark to ensure even roasting.
Remove the cashews from the basket and return them to the bowl. Add the remaining 1 tsp oil along with all the spices, and toss well to coat. You can also warm 1 tsp of oil, mix in the spices, and then pour that over the cashews.
Transfer the spiced cashews back to the air fryer basket and air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You can roast for up to 6 minutes at this temperature, but my batch was done in 4 minutes. I wouldn’t roast beyond 6 minutes after adding the spices.

Adjust the spices to suit your taste.
When air-frying, watch closely during the last minute — cashews can go from perfectly golden to burnt very quickly. They’ll crisp up further as they cool.
Instead of curry leaf powder, try spices of your choice — chaat masala, black salt, or dried mint leaves for a minty flavor. The options are endless.
To roast in the oven: Preheat to 325°F (165°C) and roast for 6 minutes, shaking halfway. Add the spices and bake for another 4 minutes at the same temperature, shaking halfway.
You can make a similar dish with almonds, but increase the cooking time by about 4 minutes: Roast almonds at 350°F (175°C) for 6 minutes first, then add the spices, reduce the temperature, and cook for 6–8 minutes.