Crispy Chickpeas

Recipe created by SheKnows on May 2, 2011
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Prep: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Serving: Makes about 5 cups

Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo beans, don’t only make delicious soups or additions to salads; they also can be a crunchy and fiber-rich snack that can be enjoyed in place of traditional potato chips.

Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
1-1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt

Directions

Place the oil into a large saucepan and bring to a temperature of 350 degrees.
Put the chickpeas into a bowl and then sprinkle with the coriander and cumin; toss to combine, and then add the flour and toss once more to coat.
Transfer approximately 1/3 of the chickpeas to the hot oil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a large, paper towel-lined surface to drain. Continue cooking chickpeas in the same manner and then serve once cool.