Spiced Fried Chickpeas
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
Time: 25 minutes. Good with almost any drink, these are best when still warm from the oil.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Spread in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.
Step 2
2
In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. oil to 350° to 375° (use a candy thermometer, or drop a chickpea in—when it sizzles, the oil is ready).
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside.
Step 4
4
With a large spoon or strainer, lower chickpeas carefully into oil. (They will spatter.) Cook until chickpeas are hot and crispy (test 1 for doneness), about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer chickpeas to several layers of paper towels and drain 1 minute.
Step 5
5
Toss chickpeas with spice mixture. Serve immediately.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzos)
Vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Directions
Step 1
1
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Spread in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.
Step 2
2
In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. oil to 350° to 375° (use a candy thermometer, or drop a chickpea in—when it sizzles, the oil is ready).
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside.
Step 4
4
With a large spoon or strainer, lower chickpeas carefully into oil. (They will spatter.) Cook until chickpeas are hot and crispy (test 1 for doneness), about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer chickpeas to several layers of paper towels and drain 1 minute.
Step 5
5
Toss chickpeas with spice mixture. Serve immediately.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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