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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime zest for a fresh burst of flavor.
Allow the peanuts to cool completely on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper before serving or storing.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.0 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2306 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.
