Roasted Makhana | SNAPCHEF AI Air Fryer Recipe
Enjoy a light, crunchy, and healthy Indian snack with your SNAPCHEF Air Fryer—turn simple makhana (fox nuts) into perfectly roasted, oil-free treats with no uneven browning or excess oil. Smart, hassle-free cooking every time!
Why Roasted Makhana + SNAPCHEF = Light, Crunchy Bliss 🌰✨
Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, are packed with nutrients. Roasting them in your SNAPCHEF’s AI-Powered Air Fryer offers several advantages:
- Minimal Oil: Achieve a satisfying crunch with little to no oil, making it an ideal healthy Indian air fryer snack.
- Even Roasting: The rapid air circulation ensures each makhana puff is perfectly roasted, preventing burnt or undercooked spots.
- Effortless & Quick: It’s a quick makhana snack that requires minimal supervision, thanks to the AI air fryer’s precision.
- Consistent Results: Enjoy the same perfectly roasted texture batch after batch, a hallmark of smart cooking.
- Serves: 2-3
- Cook Time: 08–12 mins
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken (breast/thigh), cut into 1-inch pieces
Optional Marinade: 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp each red chilli powder, black pepper, salt; ¼ tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp lemon juice
Coating:
- 2 cups raw makhana (fox nuts)
- ½ tsp ghee or oil (optional, for flavor and better seasoning adherence)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Optional Seasoning Ideas (choose one or create your own!):
Classic Salted: Just salt.
Chaat Masala: ¼ tsp chaat masala for a tangy kick.
Peri Peri: ½ tsp peri peri seasoning.
Garlic & Herb: ¼ tsp garlic powder + ¼ tsp mixed herbs.
Sweet Makhana: 1 tsp jaggery powder or powdered sugar + a pinch of cardamom.
Method
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