Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts [Recipe + Video] (2024)

Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts Southern Style make a wonderful snack. They are soft, like a bean and salty like tears of joy! Use your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and make some today!

One of the most delicious snacks you will ever taste is boiled peanuts.
Boiled peanuts may sound strange and new to some of you, but in the South, you will find boiled peanut stands on every corner.

The act of boiling peanuts in huge vats takes hours and hours. However, with my wonderful recipe method, you can enjoy hot and salty boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker in just a few hours.

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Boiled Peanuts are incredibly easy to make and only a couple of ingredients are needed.

Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts, Southern Style

• Peanuts
• Sea Salt
• Water

Making Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker, takes a fraction of the time it takes to make them on the stove or in a slow cooker.

Raw peanuts are sold in bags from one pound and up. As peanuts grow under the ground, the bag will contained dirt and other debris, such as twigs.

Rinsing the raw peanuts well and removing any debris will ensure a nice and clean brine. The brine is were all the flavor lies and what will be absorb into each peanut to make them soft and creamy.

This Stainless Steel Basket fits nicely inside all brands of electric Pressure Cookers, in case you want to boil the peaut right in the basket.

This way, you can easily lift out the basket and enjoy the peanuts.

Can I Add Flavors to Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts?

• Absolutely. The time to add the flavor is after adding in the salt. Sea Salt gives the nicest flavor for in boiled peanuts.
• A nice change from plain salt is to use Applewood Smoked Sea Salt. It’s really delish, but just use a small amount as it is potent. It is wonderful on myPressure Cooker White Rice {Jasmine Basmati Calrose too!}.
• Cajun Seasoning is fantastic addition for a Louisiana flavor.
• Barbecue Seasoning is another flavor you will enjoy.

A super fun and delicious spin on Southern Style Boiled Peanuts is myPressure Cooker Asian Style Chinese Boiled Peanuts.

Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanutscan be made with your favorite seasonings and spices, so have fun and play around.

Fill the Pressure Cookerup to cover the peanuts completely. They will float.

Can You Eat Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts at Room Temperature?

Of course. They are very hot right out of the pot. You can wait until they become warm, or even room temperature.

You can even remove them from the liquid and place them in the refrigerator.

Pro Tip: A trivet helps to keep the peanuts from floating up above the water.

Can Boiled Peanuts be Reheated?

Yes, very easily. If you want to store the boiled peanuts in the refrigerator for the next day, just pot them into your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and cover with water.

Set the cook time for 3 minutes, which is just enough time for the boiled peanuts to heat up again. If the peanuts were not soft enough for your taste, cook them for anther 10 minutes, which will further soften as you are reheating.

Pro Tip: The longer the peanuts sit in the salty water, the better. Grab a Bamboo Strainer and you are set to eat.

Watch the video below as I walk you through every step and detail of this recipe. I’ve given you a ton of information above, but sometimes a live visual of the process helps so you can follow along. I have my own cooking show on my YouTube Channel , so be sure to check it out and subscribe!

Watch my video and then scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe card.

Tips and Tricks for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

1. Use fresh raw peanuts. Check date on bag.
2. Remove any debris from peanuts.
3. Let peanuts sit in the liquid for hours before serving. The longer they sit, the better!

As you can see, the brine will drip from the peanuts on to your clothes. But, it’s okay, it’s fun!

Slurping the brine and the peanut out of the shell is a whole eating experience in itself and I can’t wait for you to indulge! I posted embarrassing photos of us, so I hope you will post photos of you slurping on your boiled peanuts. Don’t forget to # me @thisoldgalcooks.

A fun way to serve Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts to guests is to strain out the peanuts and then brown bag it for your guests. Serve in a brown paper lunch bag like you see at the roadside stands.

More Southern Recipes to Make:

• Instant Pot Low Carb New Orleans Jambalaya
• Pressure Cooker Southern Style Green Beans
• Baby Back Carolina Style BBQ Pork Ribs
• Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish {Louisiana Cajun Style}

For an elegant (hehehe, is there such a thing) Instant Pot Boiled Peanut recipe to try is myPressure Cooker Margarita co*cktail Boiled Peanuts recipe.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

• Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
• Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
• Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Alton Brown Salt Box
• Salbree Steamer Basket
• Stainless Steel Rack for Peanuts
• Raw Peanuts in Shell

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