Description
These crispy deep-fried peanuts are golden, shatteringly crunchy, and perfectly seasoned with flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz raw peanuts, shelled and skin-on
- 2 cups peanut oil (or vegetable/canola oil) for frying
- 1–2 teaspoons flaky or coarse sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Rinse raw peanuts under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add peanuts in batches (about 1 cup at a time) to the hot oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove peanuts with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and cool.
- Repeat frying with remaining peanuts, allowing oil to reheat between batches if needed.
- While peanuts are still warm, sprinkle with sea salt and any optional spices or herbs. Toss gently to coat.
- Let peanuts cool completely for 10–15 minutes to crisp up.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- These peanuts are great for parties and game nights.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Crispy Deep Fried Peanuts, Snack, Appetizer