Name: Chile Peanuts
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients: 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)

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Chile PeanutsRomulo Yanes

Cooks' note:

Peanuts keep in an airtight container 3 weeks. If peanuts lose their crispness, reheat in a 250°F oven 15 to 20 minutes, then cool.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hr
Yield
Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Whisk together lime juice, oil, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne. Stir in peanuts to coat evenly.
Step 3
Spread peanuts in a large shallow baking pan and bake until coating is dry and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

TagsPeanut Nut Lime Citrus Fruit Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan Oven Bake Gourmet

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