Air Fryer Coconut Cashews

Coconut cashew clusters in a small white bowl.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cooling time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Deanna

Delicious air fryer roasted cashews coated in sweet, crunchy coconut. These coconut cashews are a tasty snack that is quick and easy to prepare.

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Equipment

Ingredients

2 Cups unsalted cashews
1 tablespoon butter melted
2 Large egg whites
½ Cup granulated sugar
1 Cup sweetened fine shredded coconut

Instructions

Place the cashews in a large bowl, then melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove and drizzle over the cashews. Toss to coat.
Whip the egg whites in a small bowl by hand or with a hand mixer until just holding soft peaks. Add the egg white to the cashews and gently stir to combine.
Add the sugar and shredded coconut to the cashews and stir to combine.
Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 4 minutes, then line the basket with parchment paper.
Pour the nuts into the basket and spread them out.
Set the air fryer to 350°F and roast the nuts for 10-12 minutes stirring every few minutes. The nuts are done when there is no liquid left in the basket, the nuts feel dry and you can see that most of the coconut is golden and toasted.
Pour the nuts onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread them out. Let cool for 20-30 minutes. When they are completely cool and dry you can move them to an air tight container for storage.

Notes

If you can't find fine shredded coconut you can use medium or fancy shredded and pulse it in the food processor a few times. The finer it is the more will stick to the cashews.

NEVER preheat the air fryer with the parchment paper in the basket. Parchment paper should only be used when there is food weighing it down.

Not all of the coconut will stick to the nuts. This is normal and ok! It will form tasty little coconut clusters that can be enjoyed on their own or along with the nuts.

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