Spicy Peanuts
Transform your snacking game with this irresistible Spicy Peanuts recipe, a quick and easy treat that’s bursting with bold flavors and a hint of zest. Perfectly roasted raw peanuts are coated in a tantalizing mix of chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, and cumin, with a fiery kick from cayenne pepper and a touch of sweetness from sugar. Finished with fragrant lime zest, these crunchy peanuts offer a balance of heat and tang that makes them the ultimate party snack or on-the-go treat. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this gluten-free recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Serve them at gatherings, enjoy them with a cold beverage, or pack them up as a portable snack—these spicy peanuts are as versatile as they are addictive.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Stir in the raw peanuts and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt evenly over the peanuts.
Step 5
Stir well to coat the peanuts in the spice mixture, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to let the spices toast slightly and adhere to the peanuts.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime zest for a fresh burst of flavor.
Step 7
Allow the peanuts to cool completely on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper before serving or storing.
Step 8
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (358.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2039.1 |
| Total Fat 180.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1286.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 61.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.4g | |
| Protein 81.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 314.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2306.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories