Best Garlic Fried Peanuts Recipes

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Provided by Danielle Michalski

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup peanuts

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup oil
1 cup shelled raw peanuts

Steps:

Heat 1 cup of oil until moderately hot.
Add 1 cup of shelled raw peanuts and fry for 2 minutes until crisp.
Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with garlic just before using (packaged peanuts can be used).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2754.9, Fat 289.9, SaturatedFat 38.2, Sodium 26.3, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 37.7

Fried Peanuts image

Yield makes 2 cups, enough for 8 as a snack

Number Of Ingredients 3

Peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, as needed
2 cups shelled raw peanuts, with skins
Coarse salt to taste

Steps:

Put at least 1 inch of oil in a deep, fairly narrow saucepan and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil reaches 300°F (this is on the cool side for frying; be careful not to overheat), add the peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are a rich golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Remove the peanuts with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt. Strain and save the oil (covered and refrigerated) for another use; it will be great for using in stir-fries. Serve at room temperature.
Cook the peanuts with 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 4 small dried red chiles. Drain and season with salt and fresh lime juice to taste.
Combine 1 teaspoon curry powder (pages 592-593), 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar, and salt and cayenne to taste. Cook the peanuts as directed and sprinkle on the spice mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Combine 1 teaspoon garam masala (page 594) with salt and cayenne to taste. Cook the peanuts as directed and sprinkle on the spice mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.