Chile Peanuts

From the kitchen of Carly

Lime juice brightens these slow-roasted peanuts while paprika and cayenne build a warm, complex heat. A simple coating that transforms a pantry staple into something you'll actually crave between meals.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 12 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 12 tablespoons olive oil
  • 11 tablespoon paprika (not hot)
  • 12 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 11 teaspoon cayenne
  • 14 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (about 17 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in middle.

  2. Whisk together lime juice, oil, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne. Stir in peanuts to coat evenly.

  3. Spread peanuts in a large shallow baking pan and bake until coating is dry and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving.