CHILE PEANUTS

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (not hot)
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (about 17 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250F with rack in middle.

Whisk together lime juice, oil, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne.

Stir in peanuts to coat evenly.

Spread peanuts in a large shallow baking pan and bake until coating is dry and fragrant, about 30 minutes.

Cool completely before serving.

COOKS NOTE: Peanuts keep in an airtight container 3 weeks. If peanuts lose their crispness, reheat in a 250F oven 15 to 20 minutes, then cool.