Spicy Fried Chili Peanuts

A great tv snack or as an appetizer. For less heat use less chili powder. This can be made ahead but is best used within 12 hours of cooking. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (September 1985)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  peanut oil
• 3  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1  lb unsalted peanuts, roasted
• 4  tablespoons dried ancho chile powder (or any chili powder)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 -3  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over very low heat. Add garlic and cook until crisp and brown, stirring occasionally (15-20 minutes). DO NOT BURN. Discard garlic.
2. Add peanuts to skillet, increase heat to medium high and shake pan until oil is absorbed by peanuts and peanut aroma is strong (5 minutes); remove from heat.
3. Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper and season with salt.