When it comes to a quick snack idea, these awesomely addictive Barbecued Peanuts knock it out of the park with how easy they are to make!
Barbecue Peanuts
Y’all, we are about to enter finger food season. You didn’t know finger food season is a thing?! Between all of the holidays, parties, and game-day food, I’m pretty sure there is a finger food season. I’m just sayin’.
The great thing about finger food season is, you can eat little bits of lots of different foods and call it a meal! I don’t know about y’all, but I love finger food – chicken wings, chips with dips, muddy buddies, veggie trays, smokies wrapped in bacon, popcorn ….. seriously, what’s not to love?!
These Barbecued Peanuts will make a great addition to all of your parties, holiday tables, and game-day festivities. Plus, they’re a great anytime snack – so you don’t even have to have an excuse or a party! ๐
This simple recipe combines your favorite nuts along with an egg white and plenty of kicking spices. A quick mix before spreading it out onto a baking sheet and baking them before laying them out on wax paper to cool. So simple.
Let’s see how to make them …
Are peanuts keto friendly
That depends on who you ask! Peanuts are technically legumes, not nuts. This makes them more closely related to beans and lentils. Depending on your diet, they may be a part of your low-carb snacks.
Looking only at carbs, peanuts come in with around 6 grams of carbs per one ounce. Subtract about 2 grams of fiber, and you will have about 4 grams of net carbs per ounce of peanuts. I’ll leave that up to you to decide if that fits into your macros.
As this recipe is written – it is NOT keto. However, you can easily make this Barbecued Peanuts recipe lower-carb by substituting a keto-friendly brown sugar substitute and using dry roasted peanuts instead.
How to make Barbecued Peanuts
- Preheat the oven to 325ยฐF. Grease a large baking sheet and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, butter, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the peanuts and stir well, coating the peanuts evenly with the mixture.
- Transfer the peanuts to the baking sheet and arrange peanuts in a single layer. (A good jiggle usually does the trick!)
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- After the bake time, spread the peanuts evenly on waxed paper to cool. Allow the peanuts to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Barbecued Peanuts FAQs
Sure! Use whatever kinds of nuts you prefer. You’ll still want to use about 1 lb. or 16 ounces of nuts.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to play with or adjust the spices to your taste.
- If your nuts are not fully crisp after the roasting time, that’s okay! They’ll crisp up as they cool off.
- Don’t skip the egg wash – that’s what will make them oh so crunchy and addictively delicious as it holds in all of the flavors!
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Barbecued Peanuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- Shortening or cooking spray for coating the baking sheet
- 1 large egg white
- 1 jar honey-roasted peanuts 16 oz.
- ยผ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ยฝ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ยฝ teaspoon mustard powder
- ยผ – ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ยฐF. Grease a large baking sheet and set it aside.
- Whisk the egg in a large bowl until frothy. Add the peanuts and stir well. Add the spices and mix well.
- Transfer the peanuts to the baking sheet and arrange peanuts in a single layer. (A good jiggle usually does the trick!)
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- After the bake time, allow the peanuts to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, break up any clusters before storing the peanuts in an airtight container.
Notes
- Feel free to play with or adjust the spices to your taste.
- If your nuts are not fully crisp after the roasting time, that’s okay! They’ll crisp up as they cool off.
- Don’t skip the egg wash – that’s what will make them oh so crunchy and addictively delicious as it holds in all of the flavors!
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on January 1, 2014. Updated on September 30, 2021.
Happy New Year, Jamie!!! Ok, seriously, barbequed peanuts?? I LOVE this idea and I think the guys in my family will think this is the best thing since – the grill! ๐ I totally love finger foods and I am totally making this! Pinning and sharing! Have a fabulous first day of 2014 and looking forward to a great year with my awesome blogger friends! ๐
I am from Alabama where they discovered and grow peanuts but have never heard of BBQ peanuts. I cannot wait to try this.
Thanks for sharing on the Wonderful Wednesday blog hop. I am co-hosting with Duck's n a Row.
I will pin this. I will also make sure I am following all of your social medias.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
These will be awesome at a Super Bowl party! It would be our privilege to have you share this at our weekly Super Saturday Link Party. We go live on Fridays at 8. http://www.madefrompinterest.net.
Jamie, I think David is going to love these. He does love any kind of nuts and BBQ. Can't wait to make them for him. Pinned and shared on twitter and Facebook.
Have a great day.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
These look SO good, Jamie!! Can't wait to make them sometime soon. Pinning!
I am so going to try these peanuts! I bet they are addictive….
What a great snack to serve at a football party. This is such a great idea! Pinning!
Kristin from Dizzy Busy and Hungry
love the idea of the barbq peanuts and always love deviled eggs by the way did you know it is egg month
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These look delicious! I have never had BBQ Peanuts before! Pinning to our party board and my Super Bowl Board. Thank you for coming to Family Fun Friday! Blessings!
Also…I am going to feature your recipe during this week's party at Family Fun Friday! It is unique and could become a family favorite! ๐ Blessings!
yummy!
Thank you for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!!! You have been Pinned!
What a great ideaโฆ seasoned nuts are so over priced in the grocery store. Terrific for football game. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
OMG seriously? Fabulous idea! Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
bookmarked this recipe ! yummy!
Khit M @ http://abountifullove.blogspot.com/
Jamie, Oh my goodness…these are a must on my Super Bowl menu this year.. Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. So glad you could join us!! Nichi -The Mandatory Mooch
It's 4am (really) and I'm wanting some barbecued peanuts. I'll be making these later today. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
I swear Jamie. I've seen this recipe a thousand times and if I don't make these by the end of the week, I'm going to go crazy. They're haunting me. Thanks so much for always linking up at Thriving on Thursdays. I'm featuring this one at tomorrow's party.
Anne xx
Congratulations! This post will be featured over at Diana Rambles tomorrow and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
These look amazing! I can't wait to try them. I love anything barbecued. Pinning!
Jamie, This was one of my favorites on the BOTW party. Can't wait to try them. It will be featured this week. The party goes live at 10pm CST tonight. Thanks, Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
Oh, yum. Stopping by from Family Fun Friday. :)๏ปฟ
I haven't ever thought of this being finger food season, but you are so right! These BBQ peanuts are a perfect addition for this snacky time of year. Thanks for sharing these with us at Saturday Night Fever, Jamie. We are so happy to have you join us!
I'm laughing like a fool over here after reading your fb status. Because I'm a mom of an almost 12 y/o boy.
These peanuts look really good, Jamie! Thanks for sharing.