Fried Chickpeas

Name: Fried Chickpeas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, patted very dry; 1 Kosher salt; 1 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest; 1 Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available in better supermarkets.

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy chickpeas get a smoky, spicy coat of paprika and cayenne, then a bright hit of lime zest. They're crunchy, savory, and addictive enough to disappear before dinner even starts. Perfect snack or salad topper.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 teaspoons smoked paprika
11 teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, patted very dry
1Kosher salt
12 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available in better supermarkets.

Instructions

Combine paprika and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add chickpeas to skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, 15-20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chickpeas to paper towels to drain briefly. Place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle paprika mixture over; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt. Toss with lime zest and serve.