Philippines · Appetizers and Sandwiches

Fried Peanuts with Garlic

A popular Filipino street snack of crispy golden peanuts fried with thinly sliced garlic.

10 min✻4 servings✻540 kcal
Fried Peanuts with Garlic

Ingredients

  • raw peanuts, unshelled300 g
  • garlic cloves7
  • refined vegetable oil5 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • pinch of chili pepper or paprika

Method

  1. 1Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
  2. 2Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and fry until golden and crispy. Watch carefully — do not overcook or it will taste bitter! Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. 3In the same oil, fry the peanuts over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 8–10 minutes until evenly golden. Do not overcook!
  4. 4Return the crispy garlic to the peanuts, mix well, and season with salt. Add a pinch of chili or paprika for heat if desired.
  5. 5Let cool slightly and serve in a paper bag or bowl as a snack.