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!
Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts
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.
Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts
Pressure Cooker Southern Style Boiled Peanuts are incredibly easy to make and only a couple of ingredients are needed.
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Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts, Southern Style
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.
Rinse Peanuts and Remove Debris, Dirt and Twigs
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.
Optional Way To Cook Peanuts Using Strainer Basket
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.
Dump in Rinsed Peanuts, Salt and Water
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 my Pressure 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 my Pressure Cooker Asian Style Chinese Boiled Peanuts.
Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts can be made with your favorite seasonings and spices, so have fun and play around.
Mix the Flavoring with Water
Fill the Pressure Cooker up 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.
Use a Trivet to Keep Peanuts from Floating Up
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.
Perfectly Soft and Salty Good
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
- Use fresh raw peanuts. Check date on bag.
- Remove any debris from peanuts.
- Let peanuts sit in the liquid for hours before serving. The longer they sit, the better!
Ed and I Love Boiled Peanuts
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.
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
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 my Pressure Cooker Margarita Cocktail 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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Here is your handy printable recipe:
Pressure Cooker Boiled Peanuts Southern Style
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- 1 pound Raw Peanuts Jumbo is best
- 1/2 cup Sea Salt
- 10 cups Water
Cajun Flavor
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- Fresh Garlic
- Jalapeño Pepper
Barbecue Flavor
- 1 Tablespoon Barbecue Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon White Sugar
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Instructions
- Rinse peanuts under cool water and remove any twigs, roots, whatever doesn't belong.
- Add peanuts and salt to your Pressure Cooker cooking pot and cover with water. Place a plate or trivet on top to hold down the peanuts.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.
- Cook on High Pressure for 65 minutes.
- When Beep sounds wait at least 30 minutes or longer and then open the pot. The longer they sit, the better. If peanuts are too hard for your liking, just add some more time.
Slow Cooker
- Cook on HIGH for 12 hours.
Stove Top
- In large stock pot, add peanuts, salt and water and bring to boil. Cover and set heat to low. Simmer for 3.5 hours, or until desired tenderness.
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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Boiled Peanuts
Love boiled peanuts. Cooking time is off though. Even in a pressure cooker, or instant pot they need to be cooked six to eight hours. This will make them the right texture. Boiled peanuts should not be crunchy. If you boil peanuts in a regular pot the time can be anywhere from twelve to fifteen hours.
Cook time is perfect. It’s the beauty of the pressure cooker. Perhaps try it before posting about something you don’t know.
I really like to eat anywhere. This is a new recipe for me and it is very delicious. I love your recipe. Thanks you!
Thank you so much, Michel. Glad you enjoyed the peanuts. Jill
Simply outstanding. As a southern gentleman I grew up on boiled peanuts. They always took a long time to make either in crockpot or stovetop. Using this recipe and instant pot is just wat a true southerners long for, nice and salty, ready in 2 hours instead of 6 or 12 hours, and perfect texture.
Y’all need to try this recipe. The only thing that I did differently was added just a little more than half a cup (about 2tbls) and let the pressure release 45 min using 1.5 lbs of green peanuts.
Thank you, Dave. Jill
This is fun to eat!
So glad you enjoy this recipe. Jill
Great recipe’ easy to follow
Soak dried peanuts overnight. That way you only need to pressure cook for 20 minutes and leave soaking for an hour after. BTW mushy boiled peanuts are awful.
I love boiled peanuts
I have never tried to cook them in pressure cooker but on my to do list for this weekend
Yummmm
My Power Cooker doesn’t get my dry raw peanuts cooked to a soft texture unless I cook them for over 3 hours. Even then they are crispy and haven’t soaked up enough salt. Maybe it’s because it’s an old pressure cooker model – not the XL. The only raw peanuts available to me are Hampton Farms dried raw jumbos. I found that soaking the dry peanuts overnight or using the rapid soak that I use for dried beans (bring to a boil and let soak for a couple of hours) reduces the necessary cooking time. It takes up to 24 hours on High in a crock pot. If there’s a quicker solution, please tell me. Thanks!
Can’t wait to try this. I’m from Hawaii and we have a similar version that uses sea salt and an a whole Anise pod. Gives it a distinct flavor!
Yum. There is another peanut recipe on the blog with anise as an ingredient. Jill
Do you think one could do the same thing except with sunflower seeds and them roast them? Would it be the same timing?
Thanks, Jill! I made this today, with fresh green peanuts. I’m glad I saw in the comments that green peanuts cook faster that raw (I had forgotten that the packaged raw ones are semi-dried). I think you should add that note to the recipe! My pound of large green peanuts fit in my 3-quart IP and were well cooked with 65 minutes and NPR. By the way—your Amazon link took me to raw out-of-shell peanuts.
I’ve had your book on order for months and can’t wait until it ships!!
Thanks for sharing! I’m from Homestead and live in the Midwest now. I miss the being an old to get the wide variety of foods there was to offer in our little town! Can’t wait to try cooking peanuts in my pressure cooker with smoked sea salt.
Homestead, wow. My dad and I used to drive down there on the weekends as a father/daughter thing. At the time, there was nothing there really. It’s so built up now. Jill
How is the best way to store them after cooking? Should they be spread on a rack to cool? How long do they last? I have never done this before. Thanks for the recipe!!
Had my first boiled peanuts when visiting Tampa, bought from a Haitian at a flee market. Best ever! A Carolina friend here in Colorado does them with a ham hock. That was so good. I tried some, not as good as Floridas and wondering about freshness. Would amazons be good? When is their best season?
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Since peanuts are not in season my raw peanuts were a little dry. I did high pressure for 90 minutes and NR all the way.
Trying the PC boiled peanuts today….Can’t wait to see how they taste. 🙂 Thanks!
We have always seen boiled peanuts in our travels but had never tried them until I made these yesterday. Very tasty snack. Question about when to add the cajun or barbecue seasoning. Does that go into the water along with the salt or do you sprinkle it over the cooked peanuts. Bought two bags so may want to experiment. Thanks! Love your recipes by the way!
Hi Sue. The seasonings go in with the water. Enjoy. Jill
I am in Canada where can i buy a kit like this here?
I used a one pound bag of surprisingly clean raw peanuts. They were kinda on the larger size. I ran the pressure cooker twice for an hour allowing it to cool both times before they got soft. This was my first attempt ever to “boil peanuts”. I will definitely do it again. They were much tastier than I’ve been able to purchase precooked.
Hi Debra~
I am glad you enjoyed the peanuts.
Jill
Do you think this would work in the summer with fresh green peanuts?
Hi Cindy. This is good any time of the year. Fresh peanuts are fine to use. Jill
Do you ever use the 10 quart pressure cooker? I’m going to try your boiled peanuts.
I am glad to hear u can cook them this way, but you don’t say for how long and that is what I was looking for
Dawn, please look at the recipe at the bottom of the post.
Jill
My boyfriend brought home some fresh raw peanuts…..getting things gathered for our snack tomorrow for FooTBaLL watching. Thank you for the recipe ?.
Jaci, thank you. 🙂 Enjoy. Jill
Just bought a bushel of green peanuts (I live in Georgia, they are a staple here). Also just bout a new 10 quart pressure cooker. Time to play mad scientist.
Of course the bulk of that bushel is being boiled in the turkey fryer and will be divided and frozen for the winter.
80 minutes on high with 30 minutes natural release was far too much for me with my Instant Pot… the peanuts came out extremely mushy. I prefer a toothier texture, similar to edamame, so 60 minutes with 10 min natural release works for me better.
Hi Miko~
Did you use fresh green peanuts or raw peanuts? The green cook faster than raw peanuts. I like the edamame texture too.
Jill
not my thing.. wanted to see what the fuss was.. but ICK..guess I don’t have the acquired taste.
Hi Faith~
Thanks for letting me know.
Jill
Oh my goodness, thank you for this! I’m from South Carolina and have moved around some, but Iowa is the first place I’ve lived where it’s almost impossible to find boiled peanuts (though I’ve bought them in pouches at World Market–exotic!–and ordered them in cans from Amazon). Just last night I was wondering if you could do them in the Magic, um, Instant Pot. Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Phyllis~
Boiled peanuts are wonderful! Let me know how you like them after you make them in your Pressure Cooker.
Jill