Fried peanuts can be made with raw peanuts and oil, and seasoned with salt or chili powder. High-quality raw peanuts and oil should be used, and the oil should be heated to 300°F before frying. Excess oil can be removed and spices added after frying.
Making fried peanuts is easy to do and only requires raw peanuts and oil. Peanuts may be shelled before frying or they may be fried inside the shells, in which case the shells may be eaten or removed just before the peanut is eaten. To make seasoned fried peanuts, salt, chili powder, or another dried seasoning can be added after the peanuts have been removed from the oil.
One of the most important things to do when making fried peanuts is to choose high-quality raw peanuts. While it’s possible to chill peanuts that have already been boiled, baked, or fried, starting with raw peanuts allows the cook to control all parts of the process. Raw peanuts can be grown in a home garden, purchased at a local farm, or picked at a grocery store, although locally grown peanuts often taste better because they are fresher.
Using a high-quality oil also helps improve the flavor of the fried peanuts. Vegetable, soybean, or canola oil can be used for a clean flavor that doesn’t interfere with the taste of the peanuts. It is also possible to fry peanuts in peanut oil, which can make them tastier. Flavored oils, such as chili oil or garlic, can also be used.
To cook peanuts in oil, a skillet should be filled with about an inch of oil, although a deep fryer can be used. The oil should be heated to a temperature of approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius) before the peanuts are placed in the oil. You don’t need to use a thermometer to determine exactly how hot the oil is. A peanut can be dropped into the oil as a test. If it sizzles, the oil is hot enough to make fried peanuts.
Once the oil is hot, the peanuts can be entered and fried. The oil should be kept hot but not allowed to burn while the peanuts are cooking. Fried peanuts are fully cooked when golden brown, a process that generally takes between 5 and 10 minutes.
After the peanuts are cooked, excess oil can be removed by placing the peanuts on a paper towel to drain. At this point, salt or other spices can be sprinkled over the peanuts to give them more flavor. Any additional flavorings should be added to the cook’s taste.
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