Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts
Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts balance a caramelized sugar crust with smoky chipotle heat and a hint of garlic and salt. Each bite delivers a crunchy, sweet shell that gives way to toasty peanut richness and a gentle, lingering spice. Serve as a party snack, game-day nibble, or an edible gift when you want a sweet-heat crunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.94 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 16
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Stir the sugar into the water in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Add the peanuts, chipotle chile powder, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder to the liquid.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and the remaining syrup coats the nuts, about 15 minutes; spread the mixture immediately onto the prepared baking sheet. Use forks to separate any peanuts that are stuck together and to create an even layer.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring and then separating the peanuts every 5 minutes, until they are glazed, about 20 minutes total. Let the peanuts cool completely before breaking into small pieces.
- Calories 156.12 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.91 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 16.04 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.32 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 13.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 17.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 135.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Chipotle Powder, Garlic Powder, and Peanuts. Each serving provides about 156.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Chipotle Powder, Garlic Powder, Peanuts, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts healthy?
- Chipotle Cajun Candy Peanuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 156.12 calories and 4.91 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.19 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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