Fried Chickpeas
Ingredients
1 lb of dried chickpeas | ||
canola oil for deep frying | ||
1 tsp paprika | ||
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
1/2 tsp cumin | ||
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper |
- Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with water and soak overnight. Drain well and dry with paper towels.
- Alternatively you may used rinsed and dried canned chickpeas.
- Fill a deep sauce pan or deep fryer 1/3 full with oil. Heat to 350 degrees.
- Deep fry half of the chickpeas for 3 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with the rest of the chick peas.
- Once chickpeas cool slightly fry them again in batches until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the chick peas, mix well, cool and serve.
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