For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the pot. Adjust the amount of salt to your preference. Some prefer a more intensely salty flavor. Ensure peanuts are fully submerged in water for even cooking. Storing: Keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Instant Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME3 hrs 25 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs 55 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS9
Embrace the robust flavors of the South with these Instant Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts! This streamlined recipe delivers that authentic, briny, and spicy peanut experience without the fuss of traditional methods. Perfect as a snack or a unique appetizer, these peanuts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate5 g
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Fiber3 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium2411 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Combine water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil seasoning in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); stir. (5 minutes)
02
Step
25 mins
Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 180 minutes (3 hours). Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
03
Step
25 mins
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes.
04
Step
2 hrs
Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on. Let peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.
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Sandrine Luettgen
Jul 1, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! So much easier than the stovetop method.
Weldon Roob
Jun 29, 2025I halved the salt, and they were still delicious.
Jerrod Schuppe
Jun 25, 2025Best boiled peanuts I've ever had!
Garth Bartoletti
Jun 23, 2025I added a jalapeño for extra heat, and it was perfect!
Darius Zulauf
Jun 23, 2025This is now my go-to boiled peanut recipe.
Isaiah Ohara
Jun 23, 2025The flavor is incredible! My family devoured them.
Ransom Schaden
Jun 21, 2025I have made this recipe twice already. So glad I found it!
Mallie Parisian
Jun 20, 2025I was skeptical about using an Instant Pot for boiled peanuts, but this recipe proved me wrong.
Isai Gleason
Jun 8, 2025The natural pressure release makes all the difference in flavor.