spicy peanuts

Name: Spicy Peanuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere's); 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 cup(s) lightly salted party peanuts

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Jul 19, 2017

These are an easy, tasty snack. We love these to snack on when watching TV or movies.

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Spicy peanuts spilling out of a clear mason jar.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Once these spicy peanuts are cooled, they're addictive to munch on. The peanuts are toasted and spicy with a nice flavor of garlic and onion from the Cajun spices. Simple ingredients create a fantastic savory snack. If you're looking for an easy hostess gift, give these a try.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere's)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups lightly salted party peanuts

How To Make spicy peanuts

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoning and red pepper.

Step 2

Stir until combined.
Step 3

Stir in peanuts.
Step 4

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring constantly until peanuts are evenly coated and hot.
Step 5

Cool slightly and serve. These are good served warm or cool.
Step 6

Can be stored in a tightly cover container for up to 3 weeks.
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