Chili Roasted Peanuts
Submitted by starbuck3535
Oven-roasted peanuts coated in crushed chili peppers, cumin, and turmeric for a smoky, spicy snack. Golden and crunchy in just 30 minutes, these beat store-bought bar nuts every single time.
YIELD
4 cupsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minForget those sad little cans of cocktail peanuts. These chili roasted peanuts come out of the oven golden, fragrant, and coated in a warm spice mix that’ll have you eating them by the fistful.
Crushed chili peppers bring the heat, cumin adds that earthy backbone, and a touch of turmeric gives them a gorgeous golden color.
A tiny bit of sugar rounds out the spice without making them sweet. It just balances all that fire.
They’re ready in 30 minutes start to finish, which makes them the ultimate last-minute party snack or game day munchie.
Pro Tips
- Use raw peanuts, not roasted. Already-roasted peanuts will overcook and turn bitter in the oven.
- Spread the nuts in a single layer and actually stir them 2-3 times while baking. Skipping this step means burnt spots and uneven coating.
- Let them cool on the pan for a few minutes. They crisp up even more as they cool down.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).
Combine all ingredients except the nuts in a baking pan and mix well.
Add nuts and toss to mix.
Spread nuts in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking.
Serve barely warm or at room temperature.
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