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Spiced Peanuts

3.9

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A simple recipe that adds great flavor and a touch of heat to store-bought peanuts.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, curry powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peanuts and stir until coated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet.

    Step 2

    Bake peanuts until golden brown and almost dry, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Cool. (Peanuts can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

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