Spicy Fried Chili Peanuts

Submitted by ellie_

"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: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

Spicy! I used 2 Tablespoons chipolte powder in place of the 4 tablespoons chili powder. The oil can be cut down. I left the garlic in the nuts. Thats my favorite part. This would be a great garnish on Asian dishes. Like Pad Thai.