Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts
Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts deliver a punchy, peppery heat with a salty, garlicky brine soaked deep into tender-in-the-shell peanuts. The mix of Creole seasoning and liquid crab boil creates a richly spiced flavor that’s perfect for game day snacking, casual gatherings, or road-trip munching. Serve them warm for the most aromatic, tongue-tingling experience.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 hrs 25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil seasoning in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and stir.
- 2
Close and lock the lid.
- 3
Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 180 minutes (3 hours).
- 4
Allow 25 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes.
- 6
Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on.
- 7
Let the peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- Calories 184.54 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.58 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 10.53 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.98 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.78 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.49 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 93.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 5.23 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.5 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 33.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 229.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 5.45 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 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
Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Creole Seasoning, Peanuts, Salt, and Seafood Boil Seasoning. Each serving provides about 184.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Creole Seasoning, Peanuts, Salt, Seafood Boil Seasoning, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cajun Boiled Peanuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 184.54 calories and 7.58 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.78 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, 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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