fried chick peas

By craftsks1

Ingredients

• Fried chickpeas
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, patted very dry
• Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

Preparation

Step 1

Fried chickpeas


Combine paprika and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two 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.