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Spicy Cocktail Peanuts

Written by Shikha   |   Last updated: February 26, 2026

 

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Spicy Cocktail Peanuts

5 from 1 vote
These peanuts remind me of street food in India, and they are super-easy to make. They go very well with wine, cocktails, and even mocktails (for the kids)!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups raw peanuts, (skin on)
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, deseeded, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions 

  • Add peanuts along with oil to a pan and turn the heat up to medium-low, shaking the pan from time to time.  
  • After 10-15 minutes, until brown, there will be a popping/cracking sound of peanuts; turn off the heat and shake the pan for another minute.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer peanuts to a plate lined with a paper towel to filter out any oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix fried peanuts with onion, cilantro, jalapenos, and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Bon appétit!

    Shikha - Veggiecurean founder and recipe creator
    Shikha

    Shikha, creator of Veggiecurean, develops accessible vegetarian and vegan recipes with global influences. With training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and culinary schools, she combines technical expertise with practical plant-based cooking. Every recipe is thoroughly tested in her home kitchen to ensure success for home cooks.

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    • GB

      5 stars

      This is my new favorite snack with cocktails.
      It’s spicy, it has liquidity (hehe) vs. being dry (typical of cocktail nuts) and it reminds me of the best ethnic street foods from many geographies.
      Have you tried these with other spices from various parts of the world, I wonder?

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    • Larry W Cline

      Sounds good, but how are they served or eaten? It looks messy for eating with your fingers as you usually would with peanuts, but I can’t imagine the peanuts staying on a chip either.

      • veggiecurean

        Larry, these do not finger food. I generally serve these in small bowls (4oz condiment bowls or dipping bowls) and small spoons.