Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

Name: Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms chickpeas, rinsed and well drained; 5 mediums dried arbol chiles; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoons sugar; 8 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

Crispy Spiced Chickpeas might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 133 calories, 7g of protein, and 4g of fat each. If you have sugar, arbol chiles, kosher salt, and It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place the chiles in a spice grinder and grind until fine.

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Add the salt, lime zest and sugar. Pulse a few more times until well combined and set aside.

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Lime Zest

Sugar

Salt

Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on paper towels and pat dry.

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Chickpeas

Spread

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Paper Towels

Heat 3/4 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed shallow pot or small Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Carefully add the chickpeas in small batches, about a cup per batch, to the oil. (The oil will bubble up for a few seconds.) Fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.

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Chickpeas

Cooking Oil

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Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray and immediately sprinkle with some of the chile salt. Cool slightly and serve.

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Chili Pepper

Salt

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Paper Towels

Chef's Note: The chickpeas can be fried 2 to 3 days ahead of time. Cool without the chile salt and store in a sealed plastic container. Before serving, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 400-degree F oven until sizzling and crispy. Season with the chile salt, cool and serve.

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Chickpeas

Spread

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Toast