Toss the peanuts with melted butter or margarine instead of cooking oil.
Peanuts are roasted either in or out of their shells. Roasting peanuts in the shell causes the peanuts to have a soft texture. The shells are edible and often seasoned to make them more enjoyable. In-shell peanuts require a longer roasting time than shelled peanuts to ensure that the nuts roast properly. Once the peanuts finish roasting, you can enjoy them hot or store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat them.
Instructions
1. Scrub the peanuts with a vegetable brush under cold running water. Dry the peanuts by patting them with paper towels.
2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Place the clean peanuts in a large bowl. Toss the peanuts with 1 tsp. cooking oil for every 1 cup of peanuts.
4. Season the peanuts with your preferred dry seasonings. Add salt, pepper, cayenne or garlic powder to the peanuts in the bowl. Toss the peanuts until they are well coated with the oil and seasonings.
5. Spread the peanuts in a single layer onto shallow baking pans.
6. Roast the peanuts for 30 to 35 minutes in the oven. Shake the pans to stir the peanuts two to three times while they roast.
7. Allow the roasted peanuts to cool for 5 to 10 minutes on paper towels. The peanuts will continue to cook while they cool. Serve the peanuts while they remain warm.
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