Spiced Fried Chickpeas

Name: Spiced Fried Chickpeas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 425 grams can chickpeas (garbanzos); 0 teaspoons cayenne; 0 teaspoons chipotle chile powder; 0 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt; 6 servings Vegetable oil for frying

Spiced Fried Chickpeas might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 76 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat. A mixture of ground coriander, chickpeas, cayenne, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 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

Drain and rinse chickpeas.

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Chickpeas

Spread in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.

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Spread

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In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. oil to 350 to 375 (use a candy thermometer, or drop a chickpea inwhen it sizzles, the oil is ready).

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Chickpeas

Candy

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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside.

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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.

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