Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts
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Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts
Description
This recipe begins with dry roasted or roasted salted peanuts tossed in a warmed honey mixture combined with granulated sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. The honey mixture is heated briefly in the microwave to thin it for even coating. The peanuts are spread out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and baked at 300 degrees F while stirring frequently to ensure even caramelization without burning.
After baking, an additional portion of sugar is sprinkled on the peanuts while still warm and stirred in to form a sugar crust that adds to the texture. Cooling on the sheet allows the peanuts to harden and break apart if stuck together.
The peaks of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors make these peanuts suitable for snacking anytime or for adding a flavorful element to snack mixes. They store well in an airtight container for crunch retention.
Handling the cooling step carefully ensures the coated peanuts separate easily for serving.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces peanuts dry roasted or roasted and salted, either is fine
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the peanuts in a large bowl.
- Microwave the honey in a medium bowl for 30 seconds (it will begin to bubble). Remove from the microwave and stir in ¼ cup of the sugar, the salt and cayenne pepper. Immediately pour the mixture over the peanuts and stir with a wooden spoon until they are all coated with the honey mixture.
- Transfer the peanuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until they begin to turn a golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 2 minutes, then stir the peanuts. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the sugar over the peanut and stir to coat evenly. Spread the peanuts out into a single layer and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and allow to cool completely. Once cool, break apart any peanuts that have stuck together and toss with any loose sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use dry roasted or roasted salted peanuts based on preference; both work well with this recipe.
- Microwaving the honey briefly ensures the mixture is warm enough to coat peanuts evenly.
- Stir peanuts every 5 minutes during baking to prevent burning and promote even browning.
- Sprinkling sugar after baking creates a crystallized coating that adds crunch.
- Store peanuts in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings (1 pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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