8 Oil-Fried Foods for Hanukkah

Photo by: Sarah Shatz

Smoky Fried Chickpeas

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Serves 4

2 large cans chickpeas
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest, strips
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 coarse salt to taste
4 cloves garlic, sliced

1. Drain chickpeas and set on paper towels over a colander to dry throughly.
2. Heat oil in large pan (preferably cast iron) to 355 or until oil makes bubbles around 1 chickpea.
3. Add... more 

Photo by: Sarah Shatz

Smoky Fried Chickpeas

Save and print the recipe at FOOD52.

Serves 4

2 large cans chickpeas
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest, strips
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 coarse salt to taste
4 cloves garlic, sliced

1. Drain chickpeas and set on paper towels over a colander to dry throughly.
2. Heat oil in large pan (preferably cast iron) to 355 or until oil makes bubbles around 1 chickpea.
3. Add lemon zest, thyme sprig, chickpeas in batches so pan doesn't crowd. Fry about 5 minutes until crunchy and golden.
4. Remove from oil, drain well over colander, add garlic to oil and fry till golden.
5. Toss everything with smoked paprika & salt, adding more if necessary. Serve warm. less