Hot and Spicy Peanuts
Crank up the heat with these irresistible Hot and Spicy Peanuts—an easy, flavor-packed snack perfect for spice lovers! This recipe takes raw peanuts to the next level by toasting them to golden perfection in a skillet and coating them with a bold blend of chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin, balanced with a touch of garlic, salt, and sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, these peanuts are a quick and addictive bite with the perfect combination of heat, smokiness, and crunch. Perfect for game-day munching, party snacking, or an on-the-go treat, these spicy peanuts are sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the vegetable oil to the pan and heat it for 1 minute.
Lower the heat slightly and add the raw peanuts to the skillet. Stir continuously to ensure even toasting, cooking for about 5-7 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and sugar together to combine.
Once the peanuts are toasted, lower the heat to low and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the peanuts.
Toss the peanuts gently in the skillet to coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to meld with the peanuts.
Remove the peanuts from the skillet and spread them on a baking sheet or large plate to cool slightly. The spice coating will adhere as the peanuts cool.
Once cooled, transfer the hot and spicy peanuts to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.1 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 81.2 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2301 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
