Chestnut in the air fryer

Perfect for autumn, air fryer chestnut cake is a simple and delicious recipe, excellent to enjoy at any time of the day.

Castagnaccio is one of those traditional recipes which, in its simplicity, hides many pitfalls. In fact, it is not easy to obtain the right balance of flavors and the characteristic consistency without carrying out tests after tests. This is why today we want to give you the recipe for chestnut cake in the air fryer, perfect for autumn.

Among the other necessary ingredients we find raisins and pine nuts and, to taste, some walnuts or rosemary. All together they will contribute to making your dessert with chestnut flour unsurpassable. Ready to get to work?

How to prepare the chestnut recipe in the air fryer

1. Place the chestnut flour in a bowl and slowly pour in the water , mixing with a whisk .
2. Also add the raisins , previously soaked and squeezed, and give a final quick stir. At this stage you can also add some walnuts.
3. Transfer to an oiled baking tray of a size suitable for the air fryer basket and level. The thickness must not exceed one centimeter. Decorate the surface with pine nuts and rosemary needles and distribute a spoonful of oil.
4. Cook at 180°C for 20 minutes . The chestnut will be ready when cracks begin to form on the surface and the edges come away from the pan.
5. Let it cool completely before serving.

If you want, you can prepare the chestnut cake with the traditional recipe in the oven but we guarantee that cooking with the air fryer is really ideal for giving this dessert with chestnut flour the perfect consistency. However, we invite you to take a look at the article: you will discover that there is more than one variant and that its name varies according to the areas.

If it is the first time you are using your appliance for more complex preparations such as desserts, here is a practical guide on how to use the air fryer .

Conservation

The chestnut cake is kept under a sweet bell for 3-4 days .

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