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Spiced Fried Chickpeas

Makes about 1 cup

10 minutes

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Chickpeas dusted with cornstarch and toasted in a skillet become crisp outside while remaining crispy inside. These crunchy chickpeas are perfect on top of hummus, soups and salads, or eaten on their own as a satisfying snack. We season them with two Mediterranean mainstays: smoked paprika and warm, earthy cumin. The recipe is highly adaptable, though, so feel free to change up the spices. We love making these with curry powder, Chinese five-spice, Ethiopian berbere or zesty za’atar—simply use 2 teaspoons in place of the cumin and smoked paprika (always include the sugar, though, as it really enhances the flavors).

Makes about

1 cup

Tip

Don’t forget to pat the chickpeas dry after draining. Wicking away excess moisture will prevent splattering and encourage quicker crisping and browning.

10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15½

    ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry

  • 2

    tablespoons cornstarch

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