• To the hot water, add the salt. Mix until the salt has completely dissolved.
• Toss the peanuts, salt water, and your seasoning of choice thoroughly so that the peanuts are well coated. Let the peanuts sit for 5 minutes to let the peanuts absorb the salt water.
• Roast the peanuts using one of the following methods. I recommend using the oven for ease and better flavor.

Oven Roasted Peanuts

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the peanuts on a baking sheet in an even layer.
• Bake the peanuts for up to 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to promote even browning. Keep an eye on the peanuts to make sure they are not browning too quickly. **Note 2
• Once the peanuts are fragrant and nicely toasted, remove them from the oven.
• Let the peanuts cool for 5-10 minutes to firm up and become slightly crunchier before enjoying.

Microwave Peanuts

• Note that the following microwave cooking times are flexible depending on how powerful your microwave is. The more powerful the microwave, the more you should shorten the cooking times to prevent charring/burning.
• Spread the peanuts on a large microwave safe plate in an even layer.
• For a 1200W microwave: microwave the peanuts for the following times, mixing after each time: 2:30 minutes, 2 minutes, 1:30 minutes, 30 seconds. At the end, the peanuts should be toasted and fragrant. If the peanuts finish toasting before all of the microwave intervals are finished, you can stop earlier. If they are not toasted enough, continue microwaving and tossing in 30-second intervals until the peanuts reach your desired doneness.
• Let the peanuts cool for 5-10 minutes to firm up and become slightly crunchier before enjoying.