Spicy Peanuts

Name: Spicy Peanuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

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...this spicy peanuts recipe! —Holly Kunkle, Walton, Kentucky

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1/3 cup: 335 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

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...this spicy peanuts recipe! —Holly Kunkle, Walton, Kentucky

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