Fried Chickpeas

Name: Fried Chickpeas
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 1/2 cup chickpea flour or rice flour; 1 teaspoon hot pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt; One 15-ounce can chickpeasdrained, rinsed and dried well; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1 tablespoon minced basil; Lemon wedges, for serving

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup chickpea flour or rice flour
1 teaspoon hot pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt
One 15-ounce can chickpeasdrained, rinsed and dried well
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced basil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of oil to 375.
2

In a small bowl, mix the chickpea flour with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3

Add the chickpeas and toss to coat; shake off any excess flour.
4

Fry the chickpeas, in batches if necessary, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
6

Season with salt.
7

In a medium bowl, toss the fried chickpeas with the parsley, chives and basil.
8

Serve at once, with lemon wedges.