Best 9 Cajun Spiced Peanuts Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to explore the tantalizing realm of Cajun-spiced peanuts, a delectable treat that combines the essence of Southern Louisiana with the irresistible crunch of roasted peanuts. Get ready to ignite your taste buds with a symphony of flavors as we delve into the secrets of creating this spicy and aromatic delicacy. From selecting the perfect peanuts to mastering the art of blending Cajun spices, we will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of bold and satisfying flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE (3 WAYS!)



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How to make Boiled Peanuts in the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or on the Stovetop!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h38m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds raw peanuts (in shells (or green peanuts))
1/3 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning ((or creole seasoning))
1-3 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4+ quarts water

Steps:

  • INSTANT POT BOILED PEANUTS: (77-93 Minutes) Place the peanuts in a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Add the salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4 quarts water... Or enough to cover the peanuts when you push them down.
  • Lock the lid into place. Set on Pressure Cook High for 77 minutes for green peanuts or 93 minutes for raw peanuts. Once the timer goes off, perform a natural release. Once the steam button drops it's safe to open the Instant Pot.
  • STOVETOP BOILED PEANUTS: (2-8 Hours) Place a large 6-8 quart dutch oven over high heat. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4+ quarts of water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pushed down.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir well, then lower the heat to a mild simmer. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours for green peanuts or 6-8 hours for raw peanuts. Check the water level every hour and add warm tap water if needed.
  • CROCK POT BOILED PEANUTS: (22-38 Hours) Set out a large 6+ quart crock pot. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 3-4 quarts water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pressed down.
  • Cover the crock pot and set on low. Cook for 22-24 hours for green peanuts, and 36-38 hours for raw peanuts. Add water every 8 hours if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 4760 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g

SWEET AND SPICY CAJUN ROASTED PEANUTS



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Drop-in guests are the best, but it's nice to have something on hand to serve with a drink. These dressed up peanuts go perfectly with beer or cocktails. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg white
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Then whisk in sugar and seasonings (if you only have garlic salt, add only 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt) until blended. Add peanuts and stir to coat.
  • Spread peanuts out on prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven, stirring a couple of times until nuts are golden brown and mixture is barely sticky, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste, adding a little more salt if needed. Cool completely, breaking up nuts as they cool. Store in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.3, Fat 81, SaturatedFat 13.1, Sodium 916.5, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 24.4

CAJUN SPICED PEANUTS



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I've recently discovered Cajun seasoning and I like it so much,I'm about to add it to any food. Found this on about.com.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
2 cups lightly dry roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in seasoning and cayenne.
  • Add peanuts to skillet; cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Store for up to 3 weeks in a tightly covered container.

ROASTED CAJUN NUTS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons warm rendered bacon fat or melted unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 cup raw unsalted almonds
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 large egg white

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment.
  • Mix the sugar, Cajun seasoning and cayenne together in a small bowl. If your Cajun seasoning does not contain salt, add 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Mix the warm bacon fat or butter with the garlic in a large bowl. Add the almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts and toss to coat well.
  • In another large bowl, whisk the egg white vigorously until foamy. Add the nuts to the egg white and toss to coat. Add the seasoning mix and toss to coat.
  • Spread the nuts on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until glossy and lightly toasted, about 1 hour. Cool completely; the nuts will crisp as they cool.

CAJUN SPICED NUTS



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You'll keep going back for these nuts with Cajun seasoning and a bit of sugar and salt.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for the baking sheet
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 cups salted mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the sugar, Cajun seasoning and egg white in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly foamy. Add the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Nuts will be fragrant and slightly darker but still a bit moist; they?ll crisp as they cool.
  • Cool completely on the pan. Nuts will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

SPICED PEANUTS



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Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or triple...the recipe!-Holly Kunkle, Walton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place peanuts in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Combine sugar and seasonings; sprinkle over nuts and toss to coat., Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. , Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

RACHAEL'S SUPERHEATED CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS



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This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida. I made this recipe to resemble the taste of my favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest. My family agreed this recipe was one of the best!

Provided by Rachael N Reed Palmer

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound raw peanuts, in shells
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil (such as Zatarain's® Crab and Shrimp Boil)
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ cup salt
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
½ cup red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 6206.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CAJUN PEANUTS



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Peanuts coated in a spiced egg white mixture are baked briefly until toasted for a zesty snack or appetizer.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg white
2 tsp. paprika
1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. fresh coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups PLANTERS Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat egg white with fork in medium bowl until foamy. Add seasonings; mix well. Stir in nuts.
  • Spread onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 min. or until nuts are toasted and dried. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 10 g

CAJUN SUGARED PEANUTS



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I was headed to a Mardi Gras party and needed to throw something together fast. I had some raw peanuts on hand and decided to try candy coating them with a kick of Cajun seasonings added in. This is the result and they were a hit. 'Addictive' was the word most people used. Would be a great gift to give out during the holidays.

Provided by Heather Mays

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
2 cups raw peanuts
1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir sugar into water in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add peanuts, chipotle chile powder, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder into the liquid.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and the remaining syrup coats the nuts, about 15 minutes; spread immediately onto the prepared baking sheet. Use forks to separate any peanuts stuck together and to get an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring and then separating the peanuts every 5 minutes, until the peanuts are glazed, about 20 minutes total. Let peanuts cool completely before breaking into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 123.9 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Tips:

  • Use raw peanuts for the best results. Roasted peanuts will not absorb the spices as well.
  • Be sure to coat the peanuts evenly with the spice mixture. This will help to ensure that they are all flavorful.
  • Roast the peanuts at a low temperature for a longer period of time. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Store the peanuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cajun spiced peanuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or just to enjoy at home. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful snack that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give Cajun spiced peanuts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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