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
- 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
- Protein 7.58 g Moderate
- Carbs 10.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.78 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.49 mg Low Source
- Sodium 93.58 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.23 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 33.61 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source
- Potassium 229.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.45 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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