Spicy Chipotle Peanuts Recipes

CHIPOTLE HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the sugar, chipotle powder, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl; set aside.
• Stir together the butter, honey, and kosher salt in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted, and the mixture is bubbly. Stir in the peanuts until well coated, then pour out into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until the nuts are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Stir the mixture 2 or 3 times to ensure even cooking. Once done, scrape the peanuts into a large metal bowl, and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Toss the peanuts to evenly coat with the spice mixture. Allow the peanuts to cool to room temperature, tossing every few minutes so the nuts do not stick together.

SPICY CHIPOTLE PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; rub lightly with oil.
• Put the egg white, lime zest, sugar, chipotle powder, coriander, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Beat with a fork to combine. Add the peanuts and toss to coat.
• Spread the spiced peanuts on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake until dry and a shade darker, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before adding the cilantro.

SPICY GARLIC-HERB PEANUTS

Steps:

• For the garlic-herb spice blend: Mix together the rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• For the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
• Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the peanuts and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then stir in the chiles and transfer to a large bowl.

SPICY CHIPOTLE MIXED NUTS WITH BACON AND POPCORN

Steps:

• For the chipotle spice blend: Mix together the sugar, chipotle powder, coriander, cumin, lime zest, granulated garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• For the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
• Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the cashews, macadamia, peanuts and walnuts and toss to coat. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then stir in the popcorn, bacon and chilies and transfer to a large bowl to serve.

MAPLE CHIPOTLE NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a small saucepan, bring maple syrup to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and continue to cook stirring until slightly reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. (The syrup will foam up a bit as it simmers.) Stir in the butter and chipotle until the butter melts.
• 2. Toss the nuts in a medium bowl with the maple mixture to coat evenly, season with 3/4 teaspoon. Spread the nuts out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir and cool completely. Serve.

CHIPOTLE, PEANUT AND SESAME SEED SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet until it is very hot but not smoking. Add the peanuts and garlic, then cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. The peanuts should just begin to turn color. Be careful to not let them scorch, which can happen quickly.
• Add the sesame seeds and chiles, and continue to stir and fry for a minute or until the chiles are lightly toasted.
• Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the contents, including all of the oil, to a food processor or blender. Add the salt, sugar and vinegar, and blend until almost smooth. (The salsa should be uniform but have a little texture to it.)
• Pour into a container and let cool. Refrigerate the salsa if you are not using it the day you make it.

CHIPOTLE-PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree peanut butter and adobo sauce in a food processor. Add 3/4 cup water and puree until combined. Season with salt. Sauce can be refrigerated up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

SPICED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Place peanuts in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Combine sugar and seasonings; sprinkle over nuts and toss to coat., Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. , Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

HONEY CHIPOTLE PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325*F Prepare a cookie sheet (with edges) with a liner or spray. Set aside. In a small bowl combine sugar, chipotle chili powder, chili powder and garlic powder. Set aside. In a skillet, combine butter, honey & salt. Cook until it just comes to a boil. Add peanuts to honey butter and stir well to coat. Pour peanuts onto cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir peanuts then bake for another 10 minutes. Remove again and stir well, then bake for 5 minutes more. Total baking time 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/3 of seasoning mixture onto peanuts. Mix well. Sprinkle 1/3 more of seasoning onto peanuts and mix well. Sprinkle last 1/3 of seasoning onto peanuts and mix well. Let cool then store in a glass jar with a lid.