Homemade Candied Peanuts (with a kick)

In this video I show you how to make candied peanuts at home! I kick this up with the addition of chili. You can use cayenne, Kashmiri or any kind of chili you like. This is a super easy and fast recipe that can be adapted to any kind of nuts you want including walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, etc. as long as they are raw. This is my go to snack when I crave something sweet and salty and spicy.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2 cups raw peanuts
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder (cayenne, Kashmiri, etc.)
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat sugar, water and peanuts to boiling. Stir for 3-4 minutes until the syrup crystallized. Keep stirring as the sugar begins to melt and caramelize. Near the end, add the salt and chili. Pour out onto a baking sheet and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!
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[@Skene63]

Yes to more sweets recipes 😋

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. Let em know if you have anything in particular you want to see.

[@debk6161]

What was the one you showed briefly 25 seconds in to this recipe - the almond brickle (or brittle?) with chocolate nut dusted layer on top? Looks yummy! Thanks!

[@LunchwithLisa]

Yum! Can’t wait to try these! I’m loving your channel!!! So glad KZbin recommended your videos to me!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much. I’m glad you found me.

[@nashiv9864]

Looks fantastic. Great work. Yes, please go ahead and show other sweet recipies.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you. I will. Let me know if you have any requests.

[@qualle987123]

Great Video with clear instructions :) Keep up the good work!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@tikar8982]

I've been craving these and the stores around here are completely out so I'm so happy I found your channel! The chili powder sounds amazing AND I can omit the red dye... win/win! Thanks ♥️

[@ThePotThickens]

This is so easy and good! Thanks for watching.

[@juliasvegankitchen]

Can’t wait to make it!!!!!!

[@ThePotThickens]

Awesome!

[@arnettawoods4022]

Thank you for sharing, more sweet things please 😊

[@ThePotThickens]

You got it!

[@jaymayhoi]

great idea!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

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Just wow 😁

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

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Awesome!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you!

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Yes more sweets please and maybe some healthier too. Many thanks.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I’ll work on that.

[@JohnTriesStuff]

These look yummy

[@ThePotThickens]

Addictive, actually. Thanks.

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تبدو شهية 👌

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@TheNeurospicyMama]

Hey Greg! Candy making is so fascinating, you've got to wonder how people figured out how different techniques would work for different applications. I'm sure a lot of burnt happened before figuring out what works! These sound perfect. I also love salty, sweet and spicy! I've done a similar thing with pecans but to make it slightly easier I used maple syrup instead of sugar water. But... You don't get that crunch layer your sugared peanuts got! Thanks for showing this technique! I love learning new things. 😊

[@ThePotThickens]

Hi Amanda. Thanks. Anything brittle with nuts speaks to me! I have to admit I sometimes go down the KZbin rabbit trail of candy videos. I’m fascinated with manipulating sugar but haven’t tried to do it myself yet.

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Amazing. Greetings from Panama 🇵🇦

[@ThePotThickens]

Gracias!

[@A_Toastonawhiteplate]

This looks awesome

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I can't stop eating them!

[@A_Toastonawhiteplate]

@@ThePotThickens i can image these working with other nuts as well

[@ThePotThickens]

@@A_Toastonawhiteplate Oh yes!

[@deborawagner7657]

Yes to more sweets videos. Could you do a vegan chocolate cake / brownie type recipe?

[@ThePotThickens]

I will add it to my list. Thanks.

[@theclovercross]

this is maybe my favorite snack, specially to beer. I'm stoked to be doing my own after watching this! thank you :) also, more sweets would be great :9

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. Yes, this would be great with beer. Let me know if you have anything in particular you want to see.

[@theclovercross]

@@ThePotThickens I'm quite fond of japanese sweets with red bean paste like mochi. so I'd be thrilled to see something like that :)

[@ThePotThickens]

@@theclovercross Oh, good idea. Thanks.

[@arb1636]

Wow! Will have to try this this weekend! If I was to use chipotle powder should I reduce the quantity? Also, is the "skin" of the peanuts removed? It does not seem so from the video, but just want to make sure. By the way, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing all of these recipes and your knowledge. You do come across as a genuine nice person and it feels good to watch your channel.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. Yes, I think I would reduce the amount of cayenne to no more than 1/4 tsp. You don't want the spice to overwhelm the flavor. No need to remove the skins for this one. They caramelize up just fine with the skins on. I really hate peeling peanuts!

[@laranadesign4764]

Clicked because if how unique this is. Love that it's stovetop (no oven). Do you have a flavored popcorn recipe? Sweet or savory.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I should do some more popcorn. I usually add some curry powder and salt.

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Noic

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Thanks.

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Thanks