Mexican Chile and Lime Peanuts

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Just one taste of these spicy and addicting roasted peanuts and you’ll know why they’re so popular all over Mexico- in bars, on the streets, and in the home.   I added a little bit of sugar, which isn’t traditional, but I thought it helped balance the flavors a bit.  Next, I might try doing a candied version of these bad boys…

Mexican Chile and Lime Peanuts

Ingredients:

* 3 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
* juice of 1 lime, approximately 2 Tablespoons
* 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of your favorite hot chile powder (can also use cayenne)
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:

Place the peanuts in a single layer of a large frying or saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until they become very fragrant.

Add the lime juice and stir to mix. Quickly add the paprika, salt, chile powder or cayenne, cumin and sugar and toss well to distribute the spices.

Remove to a bowl and let cool before serving.

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