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Spiced Fried Chickpeas





Yields
Serves 6

Time: 25 minutes. Good with almost any drink, these are best when still warm from the oil.

Spiced Fried Chickpeas




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
 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
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.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g8%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 336mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Protein 2.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.