Description
These roasted peanuts are bold and snackable, made by layering Sriracha and lime twice over already-roasted nuts for maximum punch. A quick oven bake crisps them up while locking in heat and acidity. Great for gifting or stashing in a jar for late-night snacking.
Ingredients
3 cups plain unsalted roasted peanuts (about 400 grams)
1 cup Sriracha (240 ml), divided
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp / 30 ml), divided
2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat, or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
First Sriracha Coating:
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup (120 ml) Sriracha, juice from half a lime, coconut sugar, and salt.
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Add the peanuts and toss thoroughly to coat. Make sure all the peanuts are slick and covered.
First Roast:
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Spread the coated peanuts out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
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Roast for 10 minutes on the center rack. Remove and let cool slightly—just 5 minutes is enough.
Second Sriracha Coating:
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In the same bowl (don’t rinse it), add the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) Sriracha and juice from the other half of the lime.
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Return the partially roasted peanuts to the bowl and stir well to coat them in the second layer.
Final Roast:
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Spread the peanuts out again on the baking sheet.
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Bake for another 10–12 minutes. Watch closely toward the end to prevent burning.
Cool and Store:
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Let them cool on the sheet for 5–10 minutes—they’ll firm up as they cool.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Use pre-roasted, unsalted peanuts for best results. Raw peanuts will overcook in this method.
Coconut sugar adds caramel-like depth, but white or brown sugar works fine.
For a milder version, use ½ cup total Sriracha instead of 1 cup and add an extra tablespoon of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 35g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg