Best 20 Roasted Peanuts Recipes

ROASTED AND SALTED PEANUTS IN THE SHELL

Steps:

• Heat the water to boiling. I use our electric water boiler which holds 7 cups, so need to do it in two batches. In a large, 5-6 quart, heat safe container, dissolve the salt in the water. Add the peanuts, stirring so that everyone is submerged and coated with the brine. Take a plate or pie pan and set it on top of the floating peanuts to make sure they stay that way. Stir them once every hour over the next 5 hours.
• After 5-6 hours, pour off the water using a colander or strainer and rinse slightly. You'll be amazed at how much dirt has come off of them, but they are a natural product grown in the soil. And in my case, the produce market is somewhat "open air" and the bins are not covered, so the birds like to sort through them for loose nuts. You'll want to get the dirt off, but if you over rinse, you'll also remove too much of the salt.
• On two half-sheet pans, it might take more if you have smaller cooking sheets, place a baking cooling rack in side. I use ones that have both the vertical and horizontal wires. Divide the peanuts between the racks and allow them to dry. Depending on the relative humidity of the house, this could take the better part of 2-3 days. Stir occasionally. You might be able to speed this up with a food dehydrator or placing them in front of a fan.
• When the nuts are dry, remove the baking racks from the pans. Put the racks in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring at the 15 minute mark. Check them at 25 and again at 30, depending on how roasted you like them. I have a smallish oven, so do them on two racks, and also switch racks at the 15 minute mark. The nuts roast best when they are in a single layer.
• If you want to roast them without salt, you must still wash the nuts, but as they are not soaked in the brine, they will take less time to dry out.
• If you wanted to make "hot" or spicy nuts, some liquid hot sauce into the brine would work, but I've not had that request, so can't tell you how much to use.
• This amount of brine could actually handle another pound of peanuts, but 2 pounds is about all we can eat in a reasonable amount of time.
• Also, 1/3 cup of peanuts, out of the shell is considered 1 serving. I have no idea how many peanuts in the shell would give you 1/3 cup!

BASIC OVEN ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Place raw peanuts, in shell or shelled, one layer deep in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle salt over.
• Roast in a 350 degree F oven; 15 to 20 minutes for shelled and 20 to 25 minutes for in shell peanuts.
• Remove from heat just short of doneness desired, as peanuts continue to cook as they cool.

ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Arrange peanuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet, and place in the preheated oven.
• Turn oven off. Leave peanuts in oven for 1 hour without opening door. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• *Cooks note: If eating peanuts roasted right out of the shell, use Virginia or Valencia peanuts. If utilizing roasted peanuts to make peanut butter, use Spanish peanuts as they have a higher oil content.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rinse the peanuts under cool water to remove excess dirt. Pat dry and place in a large bowl and toss with the peanut oil and salt until well coated.
• Place on 2 half sheet pans, making sure to spread them out into a single layer. Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Once you remove the peanuts from the oven, let them cool slightly before eating. They will continue to "cook" and become crunchy as they cool.
• If using peanuts to make peanut butter, remove shells and discard. Remove the skin by rubbing the peanuts together in your hands held over a salad spinner, allowing the peanuts and skins to fall into the bowl. Once the skin has been loosened from all of the peanuts close the salad spinner and spin until all of the skin has been separated from the peanuts.

CHIPOTLE HONEY ROASTED 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.

HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place peanuts in a bowl.
• Heat butter and honey together, in microwave or on stove top, stirring well; Toss with peanuts.
• Spread peanuts on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 5 to 10 minutes; After the 1st 5 minutes check them & stir every 1 or 2 minutes until peanuts are golden brown - the glaze will thicken and darken.
• Remove, stir while cooling for 5 - 10 minutes until they no longer stick together.
• *Sprinkle with salt (optional) or mix it in with the honey & butter mixture; you can also toss with sugar.
• *I saw these at a Chinese restaurant covered with Powdered Sugar - yummy!
• These taste great while they're warm! (and may leave a little butter on your fingers).

AIR FRYER SPICY ROASTED PEANUTS

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.

HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix white sugar with salt until blended, and set aside. Stir the honey, brown sugar, and water together in a large pan over medium-low heat until the mixture boils and the sugar crystals have dissolved. Cook the syrup until thickened and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the peanuts, remove from heat, and mix in the butter. Place the peanuts into a deep bowl, sprinkle with white sugar-salt mixture, and shake the dish to coat with sugar mixture and prevent the peanuts from sticking together. Let cool.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Mix dressing, cilantro, and ginger in small bowl. Toss spinach, peppers, chicken, and nuts in large bowl with enough dressing mixture to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with mango and serve.

COLLARD GREENS ROASTED WITH GARLIC, PEANUTS, TURNIPS AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Add the olive oil and half of the butter to a heavy saucepot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, about 5 minutes. Add the collards and 1 cup water and stir to combine, then cook for about 30 minutes.
• Add the turnips and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Stir in peanuts, chiles, garlic and remaining 3 ounces butter. Season to taste.
• Stir in Japanese Sweet Potatoes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
• Preheat a wood-burning pizza oven or regular oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a covered bowl.
• Mix the cucumbers with the vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, cayenne and some sea salt. Dice the potatoes while they are still warm. Add the potatoes to the cucumber mixture and mix well.
• Serve warm.

MY MOM'S ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread peanuts out on a large baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the shells are browned. Watch carefully, the peanuts brown rather suddenly. When cool enough to touch, break open the shells and eat!

DRY-ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown all over. (If you notice any black patches on the nuts before they have turned golden brown, remove the pan from the heat; reduce the heat, then return the pan and continue.) Transfer peanuts to a large cutting board and coarsely chop. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in a cool place.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CILANTRO YOGURT AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Make the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper, add the dried coriander, and toss the mixture to evenly coat. Place the carrots cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping about halfway through, until the carrots are golden brown and tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• While the carrots roast, make the cilantro yogurt: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cilantro, ground coriander, lime juice and Aleppo pepper or red-pepper flakes, if using. Stir well to combine and salt to taste.
• Spread the cilantro yogurt on the bottom of a plate or platter and arrange roasted carrots on top. Scatter peanuts and scallions on top, and finish with flaky salt and a squeeze of lime juice, if using.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Place cucumbers, onion, and mint in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
• *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

SOUTHERN SPICY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• In a bowl, toss together the peanuts, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
• Preheat the oven to 325^F.
• Have the oven rack positioned in the center of the oven.
• In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium low heat.
• Cool a little then add the vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add the peanuts and marinade.
• Stir to coat evenly, about 30 seconds.
• Spread the peanuts on the baking sheet and bake until deep golden brown, stirring now and then, for about 20 minutes.
• Cool on a rack uncovered for at least 6 hours to dry.
• Store at room temperature in an air tight container.

CHILI ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook one minute. Add peanuts and stir to combine.
• Transfer peanuts to baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes (or until brown). Remove from oven and sprinkle with chili powder and toss.
• Cool and then transfer to airtight containers.
• Store at least 8 hours before serving.

CHIPOTLE HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 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, and 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.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
• Place cucumbers, onion and mint in large bowl.
• Add dressing and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

CARROT-GINGER SOUP WITH CHILE BUTTER AND ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• For chile butter:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
• For soup:
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, potato, and ginger; sprinkle with salt and sauté until vegetables are slightly softened but not brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then puree in batches in blender until smooth. Return soup to same pot; if desired, add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Top with small spoonful of chile butter; sprinkle with nuts.

ROASTED WAX BEANS WITH PEANUTS AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss wax beans with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until browned in spots and tender, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, and sugar. Add roasted beans, peanuts, and cilantro and toss to combine.