Sea Salt and Vinegar Peanuts Recipe

By Marvin Gapultos
Updated February 10, 2025
Photographs: Marvin Gapultos.

Peanuts are a natural when it comes to beer-friendly snacks, as are salt and vinegar potato chips. This is an easy recipe that combines the two snacks into one.

Raw peanuts are soaked in apple cider vinegar, drained, then dried. The vinegar-infused peanuts are then fried in a bit of oil until golden, then given a heavy dose of fine sea salt. Some chopped parsley adds some color and freshness, while a final sprinkle of vinegar brings additional tang. When served warm, these salty/sour peanuts are sure to pique your thirst for a cold beer.

Recipe Details

Sea Salt and Vinegar Peanuts Recipe

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Active 10 mins
Soaking Time 60 mins
Total 80 mins
Serves 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided

  • 1 pound raw shelled peanuts

  • 1/2 cup  peanut or canola oil

  • Fine sea salt or kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Combine the 3/4 cup vinegar with the peanuts in a medium bowl. Soak the peanuts for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain the peanuts, then dry the peanuts by spreading them onto a sheet pan lined with paper towels.

  2. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron pan over moderately high heat until shimmering. Add half of the peanuts to the pan and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peanuts to another sheet pan lined with paper towels. Season with sea salt. Repeat with the remaining peanuts.

  3. While still warm, transfer the fried peanuts to a large bowl, then drizzle in the remaining tablespoon of vinegar and the chopped parsley. Toss to combine. Season with additional sea salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
611Calories
56gFat
16gCarbs
18gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories611
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56g71%
Saturated Fat 7g36%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 626mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 6g23%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 1mg4%
Calcium 47mg4%
Iron 1mg7%
Potassium 505mg11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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