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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts (Spicy or Plain Salty)

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts (Spicy or Plain) - The quickest and easiest way make this tasty southern snack. Tender, juicy and just the perfect flavors come together for a delicious snack.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Pressure Release Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds green peanuts
  • ⅓ cup salt
  • 12 ounce jar green pickled jalapeno peppers with carrots (this gives flavor without a lot of heat)

For Spicy (Cajun) Boiled Peanuts

  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Place washed peanuts in Instant Pot.
  • Add jar of pickled jalapenos and salt. If you want spicy add in the red pepper flakes and cajun seasoning.
  • Add water to cover the peanuts.
  • Place the steamer rack for the Instant Pot on top of the peanuts to help weight them down.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot, make sure the valve is closed or in sealing position.
  • Set to Manual Pressure for 75 minutes.
  • Once done cooking, let it natural release for 30 minutes. Then open the valve to release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. 

Notes

I have found about 75 to be a perfect peanut, but you can cook them up to 90 minutes for a really soft peanut.
If you buy raw peanuts (more mature and air dried) rather than green (freshly harvested) peanuts - soak them overnight and cook for full 90 minutes for best results. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 5448mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/instant-pot-boiled-peanuts-spicy-or-plain/