Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Cashews

Begin by placing the raw cashews into a bowl, where they will be prepared for cooking. Next, add a generous amount of olive oil to the bowl and mix until the cashews are evenly coated.

Now, sprinkle a blend of lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt over the cashews. After that, toss the mixture again to ensure an even distribution of flavors.

To proceed with cooking, preheat your air fryer oven to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C). This will allow for the perfect browning of the cashews.

Once your air fryer is heated, spread out the seasoned cashews in a single layer within its basket. This will help them cook evenly and prevent overcrowding.

Cook the cashews in the air fryer for 3 minutes, or until they start to show signs of browning. After this initial cooking time, remove the basket and give it a gentle shake to redistribute the cashews. Return the basket to the air fryer oven and continue cooking until they reach a golden brown color, approximately 4 more minutes.

Once the cashews have finished cooking, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and allow them to cool completely. This step is crucial in helping the cashews retain their crunchiness.

Finally, store any leftover cashews in an air-tight container to maintain their freshness.