If you love a great snack you’ll fall head over heels for these Spicy Peanuts! With only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you’ll have a spicy, flavorful snack that’s impossible to put down. Great for game day or get-togethers!
If you’ve tried my spicy pecans (so good!) you’ll also love these spicy peanuts. The flavor profile has just the right amount of spices and these not-too-hot peanuts will have your taste buds singing.
You probably have all the ingredients you need for this simple recipe.
Ingredients At A Glance (Full printable recipe card down below)
- Salted Cocktail Peanuts – Like Planter’s cocktail peanuts
- Vegetable Oil – Vegetable oil is mild, and almost non-existent when used in a recipe.
- Chili Powder – Chili powder is mild to moderate spicy. The savory and aromatic spices create a flavorful profile.
- Garlic Powder – The taste of garlic powder is similar to fresh garlic but is milder.
- Cayenne Pepper – This spice has a pungent aroma, slightly sweet and smoky. It brings the perfect amount of heat to the spiced peanuts.
Kitchen Items Needed:
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Small and medium-sized mixing Bowls
What are Cocktail Peanuts?
You can find shelled, roasted cocktail peanuts at your local grocery store. For this recipe, you need to purchase the salted or lightly salted. I use the Planters brand.
Virginia Peanuts are often called cocktail peanuts. These peanuts are considered large-kernelled and are the perfect size for processing. Virginia Peanuts are primarily grown in North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
Easy Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Add the peanuts to a medium mixing bowl. Pour the oil over the peanuts.
Add one tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Stir until all the peanuts are evenly coated.
Spread on the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss the peanuts with the remaining seasoning mix.
You can eat them right away or leave them in an airtight container overnight for the best flavor results.
Helpful Tips:
- These peanuts have the perfect amount of heat. However, if you like a bit of sweetness, add a teaspoon of sugar (or more!) to the spice mix.
- If you like more of one spice flavor than the other, simply adjust accordingly to meet your taste preferences.
- I encourage you to allow these to sit overnight as the flavor only gets better.
- You can use other oils. However, it’s important to note that changing oils can change the flavor outcome.
Storage
Store the spicy nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot for up to 2 months. Do not freeze.
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Spicy Peanuts
Spicy Peanuts are flavored with the perfect amount of spicy goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Salted Cocktail Peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the peanuts in a medium mixing bowl with the oil and a tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Stir until all the peanuts are evenly coated.
- Spread on the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and toss the peanuts with the remaining seasoning mix.
- You can eat them right away or leave them in an airtight container overnight for the best flavor results.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot for up to 2 months. Do not freeze.
- If you like a bit of sweetness, add a teaspoon or more of sugar to the spice mix.
- If you like more of one spice flavor than the other, simply adjust accordingly to meet your taste preferences.
- I encourage you to allow these to sit overnight as the flavor only gets better.
- You can use other oils, however, it’s important to note that changing oils can change the flavor outcome
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Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1 ounceAmount Per Serving Calories 170Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 0g
