Smoky Fried Chickpeas
by Aliwaks
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INGREDIENTS
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DIRECTIONS
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2
large cans chickpeas
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1
cup
Olive Oil
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1
tablespoon
lemon zest, strips
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1
tablespoon
smoked paprika
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1
sprig
fresh thyme
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1
coarse salt to taste
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4
pieces
garlic, sliced
- Drain Chickpeas and set on paper towels over a colander to dry throughly (can be done 1 day in advance)
- Heat oil in large pan (preferably cast iron) to 355 or until oil make bubbles around 1 chickpea.
- add lemon zest, thyme sprig, chickpeas in batches so pan doesn't crowd fry about 5 minutes until crunchy color & changes
- remove from oil, drain well over colander/sieve, add garlic, fry till golden
- Toss with smoked paprika & salt, add more if necessary..serve warm
