Spiced Peanuts

Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavours from sugar, cumin and ground cayenne pepper. You'll want to double or triple this spicy peanuts recipe.

1 (16 oz) jar unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
2 Tbsp. Canola oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
1½ tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder

Preheat an oven to 300°F (150°C/130°C fan, Gas Mark 2).

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 10x15x1” baking pan.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 3 cups.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can you use different types of peanuts in this recipe? This recipe uses unsalted dry-roasted peanuts. However, feel free to use whatever peanuts you can find. Oil-roasted and salted will work just fine, but consider starting with less salt when making the seasoning mix.
• How do you serve spicy peanuts? These spiced peanuts will be a big hit at your next party. The recipe is perfect for holidays, Super Bowl parties, tailgating or even to wrap to give as gifts. They are also a great addition to a cheese or charcuterie board.
• How long will spicy peanuts last? For the best flavour and texture, store these peanuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. If you want to keep the spicy peanuts for longer, store them in a sealed freezer container up to 3 months.

Nutritional Information:
⅓ cup: 335 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.