Fried Chickpeas With Sage And Parmesan

Serves: 5

Eda Schinner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

50

Sweetness

48

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Rinse the chickpeas and drain them very well

2

Line a baking sheet with a couple layers of paper towels and turn the chickpeas out on top in a single layer

3

Let the chickpeas dry thoroughly, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours (the drier the better)

4

Fill a medium pot with vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches

5

Bring the oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat

6

Add the sage leaves and fry until a shade darker and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute

7

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt

8

Add half of the chickpeas to the oil and fry, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes

9

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper

10

Return the oil to 350 degrees F and repeat with the remaining chickpeas

11

Cool completely

12

Gently toss together the fried chickpeas and sage, the Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste