Mexican Peanuts

I’ve seen these at Whole Foods and other markets, but wanted more flavor so I decided to create my own. Besides my other recipe for the Spiced Pecans these are a great snack and easy to make.

Preheat oven to 275˚.

Mexican Peanuts

A spicy, crunchy and addictive twist on the peanut 

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: nuts, party food, spicy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Kevin Is Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp ground red chili
• 1 lb shelled raw peanuts
• seasoning salt to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 275˚.
• Mix the fresh lime juice, oil and chili in a bowl. Add peanuts and toss to coat.
• Place nuts on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes until golden in color.
• Let cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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