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Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts
Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts are coated in a honey, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper glaze then baked until golden brown. The result is a crunchy snack with a smoky sweetness balanced by mild heat. This recipe uses dry roasted or roasted salted peanuts and layers sweetness with a subtle spicy kick for a textured, flavorful treat to snack on or serve with beverages.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1 pound)
Calories:
276 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1 pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% 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.