Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts – ready to eat in under an hour!! We love these boiled peanuts for tailgating. SO easy to make! Season with cajun seasoning, old bay, or salt. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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Have you ever tried Boiled Peanuts? They are a classic southern snack. You can find them at farmers markets, gas stations, and on the side of the road on your road trip to the beach! The traditional method of making boiled peanuts is to slow boil raw peanuts in salty water on the stovetop all day. I don’t want to wait all day to indulge in this delicious snack, so I decided to give them a try in the Instant Pot. OMG! SO easy! They have a cooking time of less than an hour. This recipe is one of the easiest things I’ve made in the instant pot. These tasty peanuts make a great snack for cookouts, potlucks, and game day. Everyone loves this salty snack!
What is an Instant Pot?
Instant Pot is a name brand of an electric pressure cooker. Depending on the model, the Instant Pot can also be used as a slow-cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker.
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker is a sealed pot with a lot of steam inside that builds up high pressure and helps food cook in a fraction of the time of the oven or stovetop.
- The high pressure helps force liquid and moisture into the food quickly.
- Food cooks faster under high pressure.
- The extra liquid and moisture that the pressure adds help tough cuts of meat get very tender very quickly.
How to Make Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
The cooking process for boiled peanuts in the pressure cooker is effortless with only a few simple ingredients. Place a bag of raw whole peanuts in the instant pot. Add Cajun seasoning and sea salt. Add enough water to cover the peanuts to the pot. Cover the pot and seal the lid. Cook on HIGH pressure. Natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure. Serve the peanut warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Freqently Asked Questions
- Make sure to buy RAW peanuts. They may also be called raw green peanuts or fresh green peanuts. I find them at the grocery store in the produce section.
- Chicken Legs likes his boiled peanuts seasoned with cajun seasoning for a nice spicy flavor.
- I use my homemade cajun/creole seasoning and add extra salt. Boiled peanuts need the salt.
- You can also use store-bought cajun seasoning. I like Tony Chachere’s brand.
- Season the peanuts with your favorite seasonings. Old Bay jalapenos or a handful of salt are delicious!!
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salt to your personal preference.
- Can I make Boiled Peanuts in the slow cooker? Yes! Here is our recipe for crock pot boiled peanuts: https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-boiled-peanuts-quick-fix/
- Store leftover boiled peanuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. We like to reheat them in the microwave before digging in again.
Easy Recipe for Football Season
Boiled peanuts are a must for football season. We make a batch almost every week for the games during the season. I really think this is the easiest way to make them. This cooking method is foolproof. It results in a soft shell and tender peanuts every time! If you’ve never tried boiled peanuts, give this delicious recipe a try. You are sure to become a fan of this southern delicacy!
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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds raw peanuts in the shell
- ⅓ cup Cajun/Creole Seasoning
- ¼ cup salt
- water
Instructions:
- Place peanuts in the Instant Pot. Add cajun/creole seasoning and salt.
- Add water to cover peanuts.
- Secure lid and seal. Cook on “manual” or “high-pressure” for 45 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes:
Steph
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Hey.. I’m looking forward to trying these but I have a question. If using a store bought cajun seasoning like Tony’s, which is super salty, do you still add the additional salt in the recipe or would you lower it a bit? Thanks 🙂
That is up to you. Since you asked the question, I would say no. You can also look for salt-free Tony’s.
Hi Steph – can you tell me how you make boiled peanuts in the slow cooker?
Make sure you use fresh green peanuts and not dried peanuts. Green peanuts are leaps and bounds better than dried. I am from SC and boiled peanuts are a huge thing here :)I make boiled peanuts several times a week during the summer. We LOVE them!!
Genius! I'm always looking for new IP recipes! Thanks, Steph and happy football watching 🙂
Does this amount of time in the Instant Pot leave them a little crunchy, or are they soft in the middle?
they are soft inside