Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that will transport you to a world of bold flavors and spicy delights. In this article, we will delve into the art of crafting the perfect hot chili peanuts, a delectable snack that combines the fiery heat of chili peppers with the nutty crunch of peanuts, resulting in an explosion of taste that is sure to leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a mild kick or an inferno of heat, we have carefully curated a selection of recipes that cater to every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we unveil the secrets behind making the best hot chili peanuts.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
HOT AND SPICY PEANUTS
Wow! These peanuts are addicting! They are easy to make and would be great for a party. Make sure to drain very well after cooking or they will be greasy. The recipe comes from the Betty Crocker Christmas cookbook.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in the peanuts, chili powder, and red pepper.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until peanuts are warm. Drain well on paper towels.
- Sprinkle garlic salt over peanuts and toss to combine. Cool completely.
- May be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature.
SCREAMING HOT PEANUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Whisk egg white until foamy in a medium bowl. Whisk in sugar, water, salt, cumin, cayenne, garlic and ancho powders. Toss nuts in mixture until well coated.
- Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment. Spread nuts out on the prepared pan in a single layer. Cook for 45 minutes until slightly golden, turning nuts with a spatula every 15 minutes so they toast evenly and don't stick.
- Set the nuts aside, stirring periodically as they cool. When completely cool, transfer to serving bowl and garnish with dried red chiles if desired.
PEANUT BUTTER CHILI
Who would have thought beans and peanut butter could go together in harmony? They do, in this satisfying vegetarian chili.
Provided by EuroGirl6
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved, then remove and discard the bay leaves, and season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and smile!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 753.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPICY PEANUTS
It's always nice to have something simple for guests to nibble on while mingling. These special peanuts are just the thing. Crushed red pepper flakes and chili powder turn up the heat on this classic party fare.-Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet, heat oil and pepper flakes over medium heat for 1 minute. Add peanuts and garlic. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. , Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt; toss to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HOT AND SPICY PEANUTS
Garlic and chili powder spice up this make-ahead snack.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 28m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden brown; remove garlic and discard.
- Stir peanuts and chili powder into skillet. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peanuts are warm; drain. Sprinkle with salt. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/4 cup, Sodium 140 mg
CHIPOTLE HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS
Absolutely delicious! This recipe started out as a basic honey-roasted beer nut recipe and evolved into this splendid party treat.
Provided by noogie01
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 2h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the sugar, chipotle powder, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl; set aside.
- Stir together the butter, honey, and kosher salt in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted, and the mixture is bubbly. Stir in the peanuts until well coated, then pour out into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until the nuts are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Stir the mixture 2 or 3 times to ensure even cooking. Once done, scrape the peanuts into a large metal bowl, and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Toss the peanuts to evenly coat with the spice mixture. Allow the peanuts to cool to room temperature, tossing every few minutes so the nuts do not stick together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 361.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHILI-SPICED PEANUTS
This recipe is adapted from "Simply Mexican" by the chef and cookbook author Lourdes Castro. With a twist of lime juice and cayenne pepper, these nuts have a distinctly Latin flavor. They will keep guests happy as hosts finish dinner in the kitchen.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a nonstick pan over high heat, toast peanuts for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking pan or stirring often until nuts begin to smell toasty. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- Decrease heat under pan to medium and sprinkle sugar, cayenne pepper and salt evenly into it. Melt mixture slowly, stirring a bit with a heat-proof silicone spatula. When sugar has melted, add peanuts to pan and coat well. Mixture might clump a bit.
- Pour nuts onto parchment paper. As soon as mixture is cool enough to handle, break apart any clumps of peanuts. Serve with wedges of lime. Squeeze lime over nuts right before eating.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
CHILI LIME PEANUTS RECIPE
These chili-lime peanuts are completely addictive and absolutely perfect for munching with a cold beer or, better yet, a margarita....
Provided by Lucy Baker
Categories Snack Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Ingredient
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250oF. Whisk lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper together in large bowl. Add peanuts and stir until evenly coated. Scrape nuts onto large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake until nuts are fragrant, dry, and beginning to darken, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize Makes 4 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HOT CHILI PEANUTS
Make and share this Hot Chili Peanuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Nuts
Time 20m
Yield 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread the peanuts in a single layer in an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
- Combine the butter and the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Pour over the peanuts; toss gently.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring often.
CHILE PEANUTS
Provided by Roberto Santibañez
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in middle.
- Whisk together lime juice, oil, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne. Stir in peanuts to coat evenly.
- Spread peanuts in a large shallow baking pan and bake until coating is dry and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN CHILI
After spending time in the Southwest, I discovered Mexican peanut chicken and thought it would be fun to make it into a chili. Chipotle peppers give it a nice spice that's extra warming on a cold day. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, CO
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place first 9 ingredients in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes., Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right peanuts: Use raw, unsalted peanuts for the best flavor and texture.
- Roast the peanuts first: Roasting the peanuts brings out their natural oils and makes them more flavorful.
- Use a variety of chili powders: Experiment with different types of chili powders to create a unique flavor profile.
- Add some heat: If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Don't overcook the peanuts: Overcooked peanuts will be tough and chewy.
Conclusion:
Hot chili peanuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own hot chili peanuts that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give hot chili peanuts a try.
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