Q: I am using this Philips air fryer and I want to fry this thing that I will show you in the picture. Just tell me how to do it. A: Those are raw peanuts in their shells. Here's how to air fry them in your Philips air fryer: --- 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 Setting Value ------ Temperature 160°C Time 15–18 minutes 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 --- Tips: - 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 Q: Like this A: That's the perfect setup — peanuts spread in a single layer directly in the basket with no paper liner, exactly right. The airflow holes are clear, which means even roasting. You're good to go: 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 That's it. Enjoy! Q: And can you also tell me how can I make popcorn in this air fryer? A: Making popcorn in an air fryer works, but there's one catch with your Philips model — the basket has open holes, so popped kernels can fly around and hit the heating element. The fix is to use a foil bowl or parchment to contain them. --- 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 Setting Value ------ Temperature 200°C max Time 8–10 minutes 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
