SWEET-POTATO PUMPKIN SEED, AND CHICKPEA PARTY MIX

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Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
4 cups vegetable oil
1 small sweet potato
1/2 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds
3 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chiles, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Arrange chickpeas in 1 layer on paper towels and allow to air-dry while frying other ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F.
  • While oil is heating, peel sweet potato and, using peeler (preferably Y-shaped), shave enough thin strips to measure 2 cups (reserve remaining sweet potato for another use).
  • Fry sweet-potato shavings, 1/2 cup at a time, until golden and just crisp, about 1 minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 365°F between batches.)
  • Cool oil to 340°F.
  • Fry pumpkin seeds in 2 batches, covered (seeds will pop and splatter), until puffed (but not brown), 30 seconds to 1 minute, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 340°F between batches.)
  • Fry chiles until crisp but still red, about 1 minute, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Fry chickpeas in 2 batches until golden and crisp throughout, 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Toss sweet-potato crisps, pumpkin seeds, chiles, chickpeas, and raisins with sugar, cayenne, and salt to taste.

Vivian Rodriguez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or party mix. It's packed with nutrients and flavor.


SoHAg SoHAg
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I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this party mix. It's perfect for snacking on or serving at a party.


M usman sajid
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This is the perfect recipe for a fall party. The sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and chickpeas are all in season and they come together to create a delicious and festive snack.


La'ala'ai Maea
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato, but this party mix changed my mind. The sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted and they pair so well with the pumpkin seeds and chickpeas.


Adrianne Prizmik
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or party mix. It's packed with nutrients and flavor.


Mike Ignatieff
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wndr
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This party mix is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Victoria Zeinab
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt.


Nana Ama Otoo
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or party mix. It's packed with nutrients and flavor.


KASHIF EJAZ
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato, but this party mix changed my mind. The sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted and they pair so well with the pumpkin seeds and chickpeas.


Rachel Mansur
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tofque Larkana
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This party mix is a hit! I made it for a gathering last weekend and it was devoured in minutes. The combination of sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and chickpeas is perfect, and the maple syrup and spices give it a delicious flavor.