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    Home » Vegan recipes » Instant Pot recipes

    Instant Pot boiled peanuts

    Last Modified: Apr 16, 2021 by Becky Striepe

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    Why wait hours for boiled peanuts, when you can make Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts in a fraction of the time? You only need a few ingredients to make boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot or any pressure cooker.
    Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts in a bowl with boiled peanuts scattered on the table

    Why wait all day for boiled peanuts when you can make Instant Pot boiled peanuts in a fraction of the time? You only need a few ingredients to make these salty, garlicky boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot or any other electric pressure cooker.

    Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts in a bowl with boiled peanuts scattered on the table

    These savory Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts taste like summer, and they're so simple to make in the pressure cooker. So grab yourself some raw peanuts, and let's get cooking!

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    • Do I have to use raw peanuts?
    • About the cooking time
    • How to store them
    • Instant Pot boiled peanuts

    Recipe notes

    The critical first step when making boiled peanuts -- in the pressure cooker or otherwise -- is to get all of the dirt off of the shells.

    Your best bet is to soak your peanuts in water, then rinse them very well. I like to put the soaked peanuts into a colander, then get in there with my hands to agitate the peanuts. Any grit goes right down the drain.

    Once you clean your peanuts, you're ready to throw them into the pressure cooker. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water, then cook at pressure with a natural release.

    When the peanuts are cool enough to handle, you're ready to eat!

    close-up of a hand holding an open boiled peanut. bowl of boiled peanuts in the background

    Do I have to use raw peanuts?

    Raw peanuts really are critical to this recipe. Roasted peanuts won't result in the proper texture.

    Here in the Southeast United States, you can find raw peanuts -- aka green peanuts -- at most regular grocery stores in the summer.

    Outside of this region, I've heard folks say that it's hard to find raw peanuts. Luckily, you can order them online.

    About the cooking time

    Boiled peanuts only cook for an hour in the Instant Pot or other pressure cooker.

    Usually, you simmer boiled peanuts for 5 hours or more on the stovetop, so this recipe takes a fraction of the cooking time.

    Resting time for these boiled peanuts is the same as for stovetop.

    Every bag of raw peanuts is different, so your cooking time may vary slightly. Older raw peanuts may need to cook longer, and that's no big deal.

    Test out a few peanuts before you drain them, and if they're not soft enough to pop open easily, put the lid back onto the Instant Pot, and cook for another 10-15 minutes at high pressure. Do a quick release, and check again. Repeat until your peanuts are cooked to perfection.

    How to store them

    These are super delicious served warm (as soon as they're cool enough to handle) but they're also delicious cold. They'll keep for around 3 days, drained, in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    overhead photo of boiled peanuts in a bowl

    Instant Pot boiled peanuts

    Why wait all day for boiled peanuts when you can make Instant Pot boiled peanuts in a fraction of the time? You only need a few ingredients to make these salty, garlicky boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot or any pressure cooker.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: instant pot boiled peanuts, pressure cooker boiled peanuts
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • ¾ pound raw peanuts in the shell - about 5 cups, washed well and drained
    • ¼ cup sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 6 cup water

    Instructions

    • Transfer the peanuts to your pressure cooker and add the salt and spices. Add the water.
    • Cook at high pressure for 1 hour, then do a 15-minute natural release. 
    • Let the peanuts sit in the pot until they're cool enough to handle (about 20 more minutes), then pop open one of the peanuts and taste it. If it's not easy to open and soft, bring the pot back to pressure for 5-10 more minutes, and do another natural release. Peanuts can vary in how hard they are, so cooking time will vary as well. If they're still not done after another round of cooking, do another 5 minutes, and keep going until they're nice and soft.
    • Drain your peanuts and store in an airtight container. They'll keep in the fridge for about a week to 10 days.

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

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    Notes

    You do need raw peanuts (also called green peanuts) for this recipe. If you can't find them at your local grocery store, they're available online.
    A note about cooking time: Usually, you'd simmer boiled peanuts for around 5 hours on the stovetop, so this recipe takes less than half of the cooking time! Resting time for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts is the same as for stovetop.
    Adapted from Alton Brown's boiled peanuts recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 225kcal
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Dee

      September 16, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      I'm going to attempt this now. Will let ya know how it turns out

      Reply
    2. Katie

      May 22, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      I have never had a boiled peanut! But if I can make it in an Instant Pot, I'm IN! Love this for kids + summer.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 23, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        You are in for such a treat!

        Reply
    3. Dianne

      May 21, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      I've never had boiled peanuts! I love peanuts, though, so I'm dying to try them. We can't get them anywhere around here, so I love that you've created a recipe for me to make them at home.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 22, 2018 at 7:05 am

        Hooray! Enjoy them, Dianne!

        Reply
    4. Cadry

      May 21, 2018 at 8:34 am

      Looks awesome, Becky! Where do you find raw peanuts in the shell? All of the peanuts in the shell that I see are already roasted.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 21, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Hmm I wonder if they are less common outside of the SE United States. I got mine at Publix. I've also seen raw peanuts not in the shell, but I haven't tested with those. You might not need to cook them as long.

        Reply
        • Jen

          October 13, 2018 at 1:04 pm

          You actually have to cook raw peanuts longer and/or soak them overnight.

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            October 15, 2018 at 7:21 am

            That's the beauty of the pressure cooker! They cook up much more quickly under high pressure.

            Reply

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