**Crispy and Savory: Explore a World of Fried Chickpea Delights**
Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to fried chickpeas, a delightful snack or side dish that's both healthy and addictive. Discover three exciting recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble ingredient. From classic air fryer chickpeas to innovative Mediterranean and Indian-spiced variations, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with crispy exteriors, tender interiors, and a symphony of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips ensure success in your kitchen. Dive in and elevate your snacking game with these irresistible fried chickpea creations!
FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH
Chickpeas are often cooked with spinach, from India to the New World. But in southern Spain, they are mostly made with chorizo. Combine these ideas, and you have a rich, deep, full-flavored stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the broiler.
- Put three tablespoons of the oil in a skillet large enough to hold chickpeas in one layer over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add chickpeas and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, about 10 minutes, then add chorizo. Continue cooking for another 5 to 8 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp; use a slotted spoon to remove chickpeas and chorizo from pan and set aside.
- Add the remainder of the 1/4 cup of oil to the pan; when it's hot, add spinach and sherry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook spinach over medium-low heat until very soft and the liquid has evaporated. Add chickpeas and chorizo back to the pan and toss quickly to combine; top with bread crumbs, drizzle with a bit more oil and run pan under the broiler to lightly brown the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1026 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SPICED AIR-FRIED CHICKPEAS
Great for a quick snack or take them with you to eat along the way.
Provided by Bren
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 501.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
FRIED CHICKPEAS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Beans & Legumes Chickpea Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS AND FRIED EGGS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Egg Leafy Green Vegetable Brunch Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Lunch Spinach Legume Chickpea Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add 1 garlic clove. Stir until beginning to turn golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach to pot. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted but still bright green, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Wipe out pot.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add onion and 3 garlic cloves. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Add cumin and paprika; stir until cumin is toasted and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add chickpeas and tomatoes; stir to coat. Cook until tomatoes start to caramelize and chickpeas begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, occasionally mashing some chickpeas with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, until sauce is thickened, 15-20 minutes. Fold in spinach; simmer for flavors to meld, adding more broth by 1/4-cupfuls if too thick, 8ñ10 minutes.
- Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/8" (about 1/4 cup). Heat until oil begins to shimmer. Crack 2 eggs into hot oil, spacing apart. Using a large spoon, carefully baste whites (not yolks) with oil until whites are set and edges are crunchy, lacy, and golden brown, 2-3 minutes (do not turn). Season eggs with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
- Spoon chickpea stew into bowls and top each with a fried egg.
FRIED TAGLIATELLE WITH CHICKPEAS AND SMOKY TOMATOES
Two pantry staples, chickpeas and pasta, come together to give you this hearty vegan main. (Do check the ingredient list on the packaging for your tagliatelle, as some may contain egg.) Frying the pasta nests before cooking them provides plenty of texture, even as the pasta softens and releases its starches into the chickpeas and their cooking water. Feel free to play around with the smoky tomato oil, adding different chiles or spices, such as cumin or coriander seeds. And be sure to start the night before by soaking your chickpeas. However, if you're running low on time, you can also use two drained 14-ounce cans of chickpeas, adjusting liquid levels as necessary.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, beans, pastas, main course
Time 9h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the smoky tomato oil: Place a medium sauté pan over high heat. Once hot, add the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, shaking the pan as needed, until tomatoes are charred on the outside but still retaining their shape. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in everything else and return to medium-low heat. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally as it bubbles very gently. Remove from the heat and set aside to infuse.
- Prepare the pasta: While the tomato oil infuses, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large, high-sided sauté pan and heat over medium-high. Once hot, add the tagliatelle nests and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden. (Don't worry if you don't get color on the sides.) Set the toasted tagliatelle nests aside and rinse out the pan.
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the same pan along with 4 1/4 cups/1 liter water and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda). Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring to the boil, skimming the scum as needed. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and test the chickpeas at this point. They should be soft but still retain their shape. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the garlic, then nestle in the fried tagliatelle nests. Replace the lid and cook, undisturbed, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove the lid and, without stirring, squeeze over the juice from the lemon halves.
- Spoon the smoky tomato oil on top, sprinkle with the parsley and serve directly from the pan. Serve with the extra lemon wedges to squeeze on top to taste.
CHILI-LIME AIR-FRIED CHICKPEAS
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. -Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket, removing any loose skins. Cook until very crunchy, 20-30 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes., Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from air fryer; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PAN-FRIED CURRIED CHICKPEAS
A snack that's quick, easy, delicious, AND healthy. What could be better?!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain chickpeas in a sieve or colander and rinse with water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt coconut oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas and salt. Give the pan a careful shake to distribute the chickpeas. Let cook for a couple of minutes without stirring, then gently shake the pan again or stir to turn the chickpeas and brown them on another side. Stir/shake every minute or so until browned on most sides and some of the chickpeas have split, about 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the curry powder, cumin, and cayenne. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then serve.
FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH BACON, HAM & CHORIZO, GARBANZOS FRITOS CON TOCINO, JAMON Y CHORIZO
This Cuban Chickpea dish is both delicious, satisfying so good. A true comfort food. It has a lot of flavorful ingredients such as ham, bacon, Spanish Chorizo, and diced veggies. It can be served on top of white rice or by itself with crusty bread. Either way, trust me, you will not be able to stop eating this garbanzo dish....
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. In a hot skillet fry bacon pieces but not until crisp. Fry until cooked but still soft do not let it get crispy. Remove from pan into a seperate dish.
- 2. Next in the hot bacon drippings add the onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro, ham, and Spanish chorizo or pepperoni. Saute all until the onions and peppers are limp.
- 3. Next deglaze with the wine stirring well add the chickpeas,the bacon and continue to saute for about another minute.
- 4. Now add the tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and the seasonings; oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well continue sauteing over medium low heat until your sauce is somewhat thick. Chickpeas should have a thick sauce and not be soupy or watery. This recipe does not take any water. Continue to stir and cook over a low flame for about 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning salt, then serve over white rice or alone with crusty Cuban or French bread. Pass the table wine Enjoy
SPICY FRIED CHICKPEAS
Make and share this Spicy Fried Chickpeas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WeBees
Categories Vegan
Time 11m
Yield 3 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 357.3, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 3.2, Protein 3.5
ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND FRIED CHICKPEAS
Categories Bean Pasta Side Sauté Vegetarian Dinner Chickpea Winter Broccoli Rabe Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orecchiette in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, melt butter with olive oil in another large pot over high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add garbanzo beans and sauté until garbanzo beans are beginning to color, about 8 minutes. Add half of sliced fresh sage and sauté 1 minute to blend flavors.
- Add broccoli rabe, wine, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to pot. Cover and simmer until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and add pasta, remaining sage, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Mix in more of reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if pasta is dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl and serve.
FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH PARMESAN, LEMON AND ALMONDS
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet and transfer them to the oven to dry out. After 45 minutes, pull the chickpeas from the oven and set aside.
- Fill a Dutch oven with 3 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the Parmesan, smoked paprika and lemon zest in a large bowl.
- Using a spider, lower the chickpeas into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Then add the almonds, parsley and garlic to the fryer. Fry it all for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful, the parsley will spatter a bit when it hits the oil.
- With your spider, pull everything out of the oil and immediately toss in the bowl with the Parmesan mixture. Season with salt and serve.
SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS AND FRIED EGGS RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add 1 garlic clove. Stir until beginning to turn golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach to pot. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted but still bright green, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Wipe out pot. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add onion and 3 garlic cloves. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. Add cumin and paprika; stir until cumin is toasted and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add chickpeas and tomatoes; stir to coat. Cook until tomatoes start to caramelize and chickpeas begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, occasionally mashing some chickpeas with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, until sauce is thickened, 15-20 minutes. Fold in spinach; simmer for flavors to meld, adding more broth by 1/4-cupfuls if too thick, 8-10 minutes. Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/8" (about 1/4 cup). Heat until oil begins to shimmer. Crack 2 eggs into hot oil, spacing apart. Using a large spoon, carefully baste whites (not yolks) with oil until whites are set and edges are crunchy, lacy, and golden brown, 2-3 minutes (do not turn). Season eggs with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining 2 eggs. Spoon chickpea stew into bowls and top each with a fried egg.
SPICY FRIED CHICKPEAS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Fry Cocktail Party Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Chickpea Poker/Game Night
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.)
FRIED CHICKPEAS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Fry Sauté Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Chickpea Party Paprika Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH
Steps:
- Put 3 T olive oil in skillet large enough to hold chickpeas in single layer, and heat to medium-high. Saute diced onion until it begins to brown. Add chickpeas and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add chorizo, and continue cooking for another 5-8 minutes, until chickpeas are crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove chickpeas and chorizo from pan, and set them aside. Add more olive oil to pan and, when it's hot, add spinach and sherry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is soft and liquid has evaporated. Add chickpeas and chorizo back into pan and toss until well combined. Serve.
FRIED EGGPLANT WITH CHICKPEAS AND MINT CHUTNEY
In this gently spiced vegetable dish, baby eggplant slices are first fried until golden, then braised with chickpeas, tomatoes and garam masala until soft, velvety and richly flavored. A quickly made fresh mint chutney adds a complex, herbal, spicy note thanks to the jalapeño in the mix. Serve this over rice or with flatbread as a main course, or on the side of grilled meats or fish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 to 3 servings as a main course, 4 to 6 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Season eggplant slices all over with salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until it thins out in the pan. Add enough eggplant slices to fit in one layer without overlapping. Cook until the bottoms are browned, then flip and continue to cook until well browned and soft, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more oil if needed. Transfer cooked eggplant to a plate lined with paper towels, and repeat with more oil and eggplant until all the eggplant is cooked. Taste eggplant and add more salt if necessary.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil in pan, then add the onions. Cook until softened and golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add spices and cook for 1 minute, then add tomatoes, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons water.
- Partly cover the pan and let the mixture simmer until tomatoes start to break down, 10 to 15 minutes. Add eggplant to the pan and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
- While the eggplant cooks, combine all the ingredients for the chutney in a blender with 2 tablespoons water. Blend until puréed, about 1 minute. Taste and add more lemon juice or salt, or both, if needed.
- Serve the eggplant topped with the chutney and yogurt if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 25 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1541 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right chickpeas: Dried chickpeas are best for frying, as they hold their shape better than canned chickpeas.
- Soak the chickpeas overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce their cooking time.
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Dry the chickpeas thoroughly: This will help them to crisp up when frying.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will give the chickpeas plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Use enough oil: The chickpeas should be covered in oil when frying.
- Fry the chickpeas in batches: This will help to prevent them from overcrowding the skillet and steaming instead of frying.
- Season the chickpeas with your favorite spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin are all good options.
- Serve the chickpeas hot and crispy: They're a great snack or appetizer, or they can be added to salads, soups, and stews.
Conclusion:
Fried chickpeas are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. They're easy to make, and they can be seasoned with a variety of spices to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them plain or dressed up, fried chickpeas are a surefire hit.
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