Oven Roasted
Place raw peanuts, in-shell or shelled, one layer deep in a shallow baking pan. Roast in a 350°F oven -- 15 to 20 minutes for shelled and 20 to 25 minutes for in-shell peanuts. (Remove from heat just short of doneness desired, as peanuts continue to cook as they cool.)

Microwave Roasted Peanuts
Place 2 cups of raw shelled peanuts in a 10x6-inch glass or similar microwave container. Dot with butter or margarine. Microwave on high for two minutes. Stop. Stir peanuts. Continue to microwave two minutes at a time, followed by stirring until peanuts have been microwaved 10 minutes for light roast; 12 minutes for regular roast. Remove from microwave. Season to taste. Caution: Peanuts continue to cook as they cool. Cooking time may vary with oven.

Oil Roasted Peanuts
2 cups raw shelled peanuts
1-1/2 cups peanut oil, or enough to cover peanuts

In an electric skillet, deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil to 350°F. Add peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until just under doneness desired (they continue to cook as they cool). Drain on paper towels or napkins. Season to taste with salt, seasoned salt, popcorn salt, onion salt or powder, garlic salt or powder, paprika, chili powder, curry powder, cajun seasoning or parmesan cheese.

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