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Chile Peanuts

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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

  1. 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.

TagsPeanutNutLimeCitrusFruitSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganOven BakeGourmet
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