Best 8 Seasoned Fried Peanuts Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy snack that's both delicious and satisfying, look no further than seasoned fried peanuts. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a savory treat that's perfect for parties, picnics, or simply enjoying as a between-meal snack. Whether you prefer your peanuts spicy, salty, or sweet, there's a seasoned fried peanut recipe out there to suit your taste.

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

SPICY CAJUN PEANUTS



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These spicy Cajun peanuts are the perfect snack for a game day crowd. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple seasonings to prepare the peanuts.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to the oil and cook, stirring, for a few seconds.
  • Add peanuts to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. stirring constantly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 903 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 77 g, ServingSize 2 cups (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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.

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.

AIR FRYER SPICY ROASTED PEANUTS



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These peanuts are crunchy, spicy, salty, and addictive. I like to portion them out into plastic zip bags to take to work as an afternoon snack.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces raw Spanish peanuts
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • Whisk together olive oil, seafood seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Add peanuts and stir until peanuts are evenly coated. Transfer peanuts to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook peanuts in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Toss and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove the basket from the air fryer and salt peanuts to taste. Toss peanuts one last time and cook 5 additional minutes. Transfer peanuts to a paper towel lined plate and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 228.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SEASONED FRIED PEANUTS



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Add these seasoned peanuts to your som tum.

Provided by Kris Yenbamroong

Categories     Peanut     Thailand     Los Angeles

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups raw peanuts, skin-on, if possible
Kosher salt
12 makrut lime leaves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced lemongrass
8 small dried chiles (bird's eye chiles, pulla, or árbol), or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a wok or deep saucepan to come halfway up the sides. Heat the oil over medium high to 350°F. (Throw in a grain of uncooked rice; if it pops up and starts sizzling right away, the oil is ready. Or use a thermometer.) Add all the peanuts and fry until they turn golden-brown and become fragrant, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels, spacing out the nuts so they stay crisp. Sprinkle a teaspoon or so of salt over the nuts while warm.
  • Repeat the frying process in the same oil with the lime leaves, lemongrass, and chiles, cooking each separately until fragrant and golden brown (less than a minute), then draining on paper towels. Transfer the peanuts to an airtight container and crush the fried aromatics over the top, tossing to mix. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.

DEEP-FRIED PEANUTS



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A true Southern delicacy. This recipe comes from the peanut capital of the world: Sylvester, Georgia. Passed down through generations, this is sure crowd pleaser. Straight from momma's kitchen.

Provided by Kristi Whittington

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

oil, or as needed
1 cup shelled raw peanuts
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook peanuts in preheated oil until fragrant and hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel lined plates to drain. Season peanuts with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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.

FRIED PEANUTS



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Fried peanuts will amaze your guests with their crunch and fresh, distinctive flavor. Add different kinds of nuts if you like, as long as they are "raw" to begin with (the industrial shelling process uses enough heat to cook the nuts, at least a little bit). The best raw peanuts are usually found in the fall (peanuts are an exception; the best season for other nuts is spring), when they are fresh and tender. Like any nuts, these are great with drinks, especially beer.

Yield makes 2 cups, enough for 8 as a snack

Number Of Ingredients 3

Peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, as needed
2 cups shelled raw peanuts, with skins
Coarse salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put at least 1 inch of oil in a deep, fairly narrow saucepan and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil reaches 300°F (this is on the cool side for frying; be careful not to overheat), add the peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are a rich golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the peanuts with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt. Strain and save the oil (covered and refrigerated) for another use; it will be great for using in stir-fries. Serve at room temperature.
  • Cook the peanuts with 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 4 small dried red chiles. Drain and season with salt and fresh lime juice to taste.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon curry powder (pages 592-593), 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar, and salt and cayenne to taste. Cook the peanuts as directed and sprinkle on the spice mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon garam masala (page 594) with salt and cayenne to taste. Cook the peanuts as directed and sprinkle on the spice mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, raw peanuts. Avoid roasted or salted peanuts, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Soak the peanuts overnight. This will help to soften them and make them more flavorful.
  • Use a flavorful oil for frying. Peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil are all good choices.
  • Fry the peanuts in small batches. This will help to prevent them from sticking together and burning.
  • Season the peanuts while they are still hot. This will help the seasonings to adhere to the peanuts.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to create different flavors. Garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper are all popular choices.
  • Store the peanuts in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Seasoned fried peanuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other dishes. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a crunchy, flavorful snack, give seasoned fried peanuts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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