Air Frying Peanuts in Shell (Philips Air Fryer)

Prep

• Keep them in the shell (as they are) — no oil needed
• You can lightly sprinkle salt if you want salted peanuts
• Remove the paper liner you have there — it can block airflow and fly around. The basket is fine on its own.

Settings

Your Philips model has a dial that goes up to 200°C — set it to 160°C.

Process

1. Place the peanuts in a single layer in the basket (don't pile them too high — spread them out as much as possible for even cooking)
2. Set temperature to 160°C and timer to 15 minutes
3. At the halfway point (~7–8 min), pull out the basket and shake it well so peanuts rotate
4. Slide it back and let it finish
5. At 15 min, crack one open and check — the kernel inside should be dry, roasted, and slightly golden. If still a bit raw/chewy, give it 2–3 more minutes

Done?

• They're ready when the shells feel dry and slightly crackling, and the inside smells nutty and roasted
• Let them cool for 5 minutes before eating — they crisp up more as they cool

• Don't go above 180°C or the shells will scorch before the inside cooks through
• If you have a large quantity, do it in two batches rather than overfilling — your fryer basket looks compact

1. Slide the basket into the fryer
2. Set temperature to 160°C
3. Set timer to 15 minutes
4. At 7–8 minutes, pull the basket out and give it a good shake, then push it back in
5. At 15 minutes, crack one open — the kernel inside should look golden and smell roasted. If it's still a bit pale or chewy, add 3 more minutes
6. Pour them out and wait 5 minutes before eating — they finish crisping as they cool

Popcorn in Your Philips Air Fryer

What You Need

• Raw popcorn kernels (1–2 tablespoons per batch — don't overdo it)
• A small piece of aluminum foil, shaped into a shallow bowl/cup
• A tiny bit of oil (optional, helps popping)
• Salt to taste

Setup

1. Take a sheet of foil and shape it into a small bowl — roughly the size of your fist, with raised edges about 3–4 cm high
2. Poke a few small holes in the bottom of the foil bowl (for airflow)
3. Add 1–2 tablespoons of kernels into the foil bowl
4. Drizzle a few drops of oil and toss to coat
5. Place the foil bowl into the air fryer basket

Settings

Process

1. Run it at 200°C — popcorn needs high heat to pop
2. Do not shake mid-way (unlike peanuts) — let it run
3. Once popping sounds slow down significantly, stop the fryer
4. Carefully remove — the foil will be very hot
5. Season with salt immediately

Honest Expectations

• Air fryer popcorn won't pop as evenly as a stovetop or microwave — expect 20–30% unpopped kernels, that's normal
• Keep batches small — 1–2 tbsp at a time works best
• Don't use microwave popcorn bags in the air fryer — the bag can burn