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Kate Ramos

Chili Lime Peanuts Recipe

Handful-friendly peanuts tossed in an addictive mixture of chili, fresh lime zest, turbinado sugar, and salt then roasted to a deep golden brown. Dairy and gluten free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 2 cups raw peanuts about 12 ounces or any mixture of raw nuts
  • 6 arbol chiles optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together sugar, salt, oil, lime juice, lime zest, and cayenne powder in a medium bowl. Add peanuts and chiles, if using, and toss to coat.
  3. Spread into an even layer on prepared baking sheet and roast 10-15 minutes until deep golden brown and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  4. Let cool then break apart any clumps and serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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