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    Recipes » Appetizers

    Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

    Published: Feb 25, 2016 · Updated: Jun 20, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    These salty, spicy, garlicky Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts will become your new favorite snack

    These salty, spicy, garlicky Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts will become your new favorite snack from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    Boiled peanuts are one of the most underrated snacks in the history of snacks.

    I think the only reason you can disagree with that statement is if A) you can't eat peanuts or B) you haven't had boiled peanuts in a long time (or ever).

    I was in the group of people who hadn't had boiled peanuts in forever.

    My dad used to make them when we were little, and I always loved them. He would pull out his giant pot and make them outside. It makes me smile to think about eating boiled peanuts in our back yard, but I'm pretty sure the last time I had a boiled peanut was in the 90's or early 2000's.

    It was high time to change that fact, so I bought a bag of raw peanuts. In August. And then I forgot about them which is so unfortunate because how have I been living without boiled peanuts for so long?!?!!?

    Y'all... buy a bag of peanuts, two jalapeños, and garlic as soon as possible.

    That's really all you need.

    I ended up adding some cayenne pepper and garlic powder for a little extra spicy garlicky punch, but it's not mandatory.

    Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts from Living Well Kitchen

    These are much easier to make than pulling out the giant pot and making a production of peanuts. All you need is peanuts, jalapeños, garlic, water, and your slow cooker.

    Talk about my kind of recipe... less than 5 ingredients (all of which are really inexpensive) and basically, no work involved.

    It makes a big batch - around 14-15 cups.

    These are highly delicious, and shelling the peanuts is really fun, especially when spicy, salty peanut liquid shoots out of each peanut 😉

    These salty, spicy, garlicky Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts will become your new favorite snack from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    They keep in the fridge for about a week, and they also freeze well. Make sure you freeze them with a little of the cooking liquid so they don't dry out.

    Just a little note: boiled peanuts are salty, so make sure you have something hanging around to wash these down.

    I reduced the salt from most recipes I found and found them to be perfectly salty.

    Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    This salty, slightly spicy, garlicky snack will become your new favorite.

    Toss everything in the slow cooker and come back the next day for a delightful treat! (Yes, you need to prepare these a day in advance. It'll take about 24 hours to perfection)

    Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts

    Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts

    These salty, spicy, garlicky Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts will become your new favorite snack
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 day
    Total Time: 1 day 5 minutes
    Servings: 30
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds in-shell peanuts raw
    • 8-10 cups water
    • 3 tablespoon salt
    • 2 small jalapeños chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic smashed
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

    Instructions

    • Toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker. Cover. Set to High and cook for 12 hours.
    • Stir and add more water if necessary. Set to Low. Cover and cook for 10-14 hours, depending on your desired tenderness of the peanuts. Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    *Refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze with cooking liquid for up to 3 months.
    *Makes 15 cups.
    *1/2 cup is about 12-15 peanut shells

    What to Use in This Recipe

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    Slow Cooker
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Jalapeño Garlic Boiled Peanuts
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 cups
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    155
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    237
    mg
    10
    %
    Potassium
     
    176
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    10
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.2
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    17
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.6
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 26, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      I've never had boiled peanuts, let alone done in the slow cooker! How awesome!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 26, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        Rebecca, you need to change that as soon as possible!! They are DELISH!!!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Marisa Moore (@marisamoore) says

      February 28, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Being the proud southerner that I am, I love boiled peanuts. I tend to just happen upon them when I'm in random places - in the country. I've never tried making them at home but you make it look so easy and tasty. This recipe is definitely worthy of breaking out the slow cooker!

      P.S. Great photos!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 28, 2016 at 7:24 pm

        Thanks lady! I am such a sucker for boiled peanuts from random little country stores! They are the best 🙂
        I was shocked at how easy these were to make, and I seriously can't get enough

        Reply
    3. Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says

      March 01, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Boiled peanuts bring me back to my time in Alabama! I attempted to make them once, but neglected to put in enough water. They were more like roasted and boiled peanuts at that point. 🙂 Your recipe looks much more foolproof!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 02, 2016 at 9:43 pm

        Haha!! They are definitely a Southern thing 😉
        Hate that they didn't work out on your first try, but you should totally try these!

        Reply
    4. Jeremiah says

      April 15, 2017 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      This was a fantastic recipe. Because I love super spicy food, I doubled the jalapenos and added 3 Tablespoons of cayenne. It finally had the "kick" that I liked. Thanks so much for the recipe! I love being able to use my slow cooker to make boiled peanuts and have the wonderful aromas fill the kitchen!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 15, 2017 at 11:37 am

        AH!!! I am SOOOO happy you enjoyed them! Aren't they delicious?!?! I love that you upped the spicy factor because I think I probably would next time 😉 I just know most of my readers aren't super spicy lovers like me haha.
        Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

        Reply
    5. Lorie says

      September 16, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Give me all the spicy snacks please and thank you!

      Reply
    6. Liz says

      September 17, 2018 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      I've never thought to try this ! Now I have too!

      Reply
    7. Jeremiah Courter says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      Alright, so I'm using this recipe for like the 12th time already. Exceptional tasting boiled peanuts. I recommend it to everyone.

      Some new variations I have done besides adding more cayenne pepper and jalapenos is pearl onions, two TBSP of dill, lots of freshly grounded 4 peppercorn blend.

      Delicious!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        December 15, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        Yessssssss!! This made my day! So glad you came back to share your variations — I need to try those soon!

        Reply
    8. Jeremiah Courter says

      August 21, 2019 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Okay I promise this will be my last review, but I just LOVE these boiled peanuts!

      So for starters, here is my "staple" or "default" recipe:
      Tons of freshly minced garlic
      Lots of dill...oh so much dill
      4 TBSP of super hot cayenne pepper (I use 100,000 HU cayenne pepper)
      Only 1 TBSP of pink salt AND 1-2 TBSP of low sodium soy sauce (soy sauce adds a wonderful complexity to the salty broth)
      3 jalapenos

      Now what I usually do is ON TOP of the ingredients above, I will supplement with further items. Recently I have tried diced red bell pepper (which adds the slightest hint of sweetness to the broth) and I also added nutritional yeast.

      And lastly, the broth is so good, just cook a small batch of your favorite noodles, put them in a bowl, and then ladle the excess peanut broth over the noodles. Or even of a bowl of freshly steamed veggies!

      Cheers!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        August 31, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        Holy moly!! This is brilliant!! Thank you times one million for coming back to comment and share!!!! (And you can review recipes all day long if you want haha!!)

        Reply
    9. FeLo says

      June 22, 2020 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Just made this and OMG!
      I've had boiled peanuts once about seven years ago and never thought to make them myself, I followed the time but didn't have salt, garlic cloves or jalapeños, so i tweeked it a little.
      I instead used my homemade garlic paste, Cajun seasoning, roasted garlic and herb seasoning, cayenne and adobo (in place of salt) I just had some and can't wait for the hubby to get home and try them, he is so curious!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        June 22, 2020 at 8:14 pm

        That's awesome!!! I'm so excited you liked them and that you were able to make them with what you had on hand! Thanks for coming back to share! 🙂

        Reply

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