Spiced Fried Chickpeas Recipes

Steps:

• Spread chickpeas on a double layer of paper towels, cover with another layer of paper towels, and let dry for 30 minutes.
• Preheat air fryer to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Combine dry chickpeas, nutritional yeast, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and cumin in a bowl; toss to coat.
• Add chickpeas to the air fryer and cook until crispy, 20 to 22 minutes, shaking them every 4 minutes.

Steps:

• To a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Meanwhile, dry chickpeas thoroughly using paper towels.
• Slowly add chickpeas to oil, being careful as they may splatter. Fry chickpeas, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season with salt and pimento, if desired. Let cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In large heavy pot, heat 3 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F Carefully add.
• chickpeas and fry until crisp and dark golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Using fine-mesh spider or slotted spoon,.
• transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with paprika and salt and serve hot.
• (Chickpeas can be made up to 4 hours ahead and stored at room temperature. Rewarm in microwave or broiler before serving.).

Steps:

• Drain and rinse chickpeas. Spread in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 inches oil to 350° to 375° (use a candy thermometer, or drop a chickpea in-when it sizzles, the oil is ready).
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside.
• 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.
• Toss chickpeas with spice mixture. Serve immediately.