Achari Masala Peanuts

5 from 1 vote

Crunchy, spicy, super tasty Acahri masala peanuts recipe, made with raw peanuts and packed with healthy proteins, is easy to prepare and a delight to munch on any time of the day! With the festive season around the corner, this perfect no-fry recipe will surely be an addictive indulgence.

Prep: 10

Cook: 30

Total: 40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Eggless, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Servings: SERVINGS

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FLOUR MIX

1½ cups Peanuts
¾ cup Besan (Chickpea flour/ Gram flour)
¼ cup Rice Flour
1 tablespoon Cornflour

SPICES

1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Ginger powder
½ teaspoon Hing/ Asafoetida
½ teaspoon Kashmiri Red chili powder
2 teaspoons Dry Achari Masala
- - Salt to taste
2 tablespoons Oil
3 tablespoons Water add slowly
- - Oil for frying

OTHER SPICES

1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red chili powder

Instructions

PREPARE SPICE MIX

Combine besan, rice flour, cornstarch, ginger powder, garlic powder, hing, Kashmiri red chili powder, achari masala, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
Add the raw peanuts to this mixture and toss until the peanuts are coated in this dry spice mix.
Now add oil to the peanuts and mix them well so that they are fully coated with this mixture.
Finally, add water spoon by spoon to the spice-coated peanuts. Using your hands, rub each peanut so that this masala sticks to the peanuts.
Line the air-fryer basket with foil. Arrange the spice-coated peanuts in a single layer in the airfryer basket.
Tip — For evenly baked peanuts - Do not overcrowd the air fryer when baking the masala peanuts. Air-fry them in batches so that each peanut gets enough space to cook. This ensures they get the heat evenly and crisp up perfectly during baking.
Bake at 350°F for 6-7 minutes. Now carefully flip the peanuts and cook for another 4-6 minutes until the peanuts look crispy and well baked.
Depending on your airfryer setting, peanuts may take longer to bake.
Once the whole batch is crispy and thoroughly baked, remove it from the airfryer and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the spice mix immediately once the peanuts are out of the air fryer.
Hot peanuts mix well with the dry spice mix. It sticks effortlessly to the outer coating and does not fall off, giving the perfectly spiced peanuts.
Your Achari Masala Peanuts are ready.
Enjoy them with your evening tea or coffee.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I store these Achari Masala Peanuts?

These crispy, crunchy achari masala peanuts last for about a month when stored in a clean, dry, air-tight container.

For storing these crunchy delights, cool them completely and transfer them to a clean and dry container. To preserve them for a longer time, make sure to pack them tightly after every use. This prevents them from moisture, and they retain their crispiness for longer.

How to serve these Achari Masala Peanuts?

These crispy, crunchy peanuts are perfect to snack on when hunger strikes at any time of the day. These also make an ideal accompaniment to your evening masala tea.

You can serve these Achari Masala Peanuts in a delicious chaat avatar, where you can toss them together with some chopped onions, sprouts, potatoes, green chilies, chopped cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and spices!

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