Best 11 Hot Chili Peanuts Recipes

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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



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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

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups unsalted peanuts
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, use more if you like

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
2 cups high-quality dry roasted unsalted peanuts
5 dried chiles, optional garnish

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



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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

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups tortilla chips

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



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) Spanish peanuts (skin on)
1 can (12 ounces) salted peanuts
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



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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

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

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



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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

⅓ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chile powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound skinless peanuts

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



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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

1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt or kosher salt
1 lime, quartered

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



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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

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 or 3 large limes)
Freshly grated zest of one lime
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups shelled unsalted peanuts

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



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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

4 1/2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts
1/8 cup plus 1 tbsp butter, melted
1 tablespoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 tablespoon plus 1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika (not hot)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
4 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (about 17 oz)

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



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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

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (12 ounces) frozen Southwestern corn
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

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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