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Pan-Fried (Roasted) Chickpeas

Petranka
These Pan-Fried Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack that's easy to make, and pantry-friendly. Perfect for when you want crispy roasted chickpeas, but you're short on time!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or another frying pan
  • A bowl
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (15-oz) can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional; or use other spices of choice)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional; or use other spices of choice)
  • ¼ teaspoon pink salt (or more to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Remove any of the skins that come off.
  • Add to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, spices of choice, salt, and black pepper.
  • To a cast-iron skillet or a rimmed pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add half of the chickpeas and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and lightly browned. Make sure to stir from time to time, but not too often. Repeat with the second half.
  • Remove from the stove and serve right away!

Notes

  • Pat dry the chickpeas well. This is essential if you want your chickpeas to crisp up and not become soggy. Don't skip this step! It takes less than 5 minutes, but it makes a lot of difference.
  • Cook in batches. You may be tempted to just dump all of the chickpeas at once and call it a day, but if you cook them in 2 or 3 batches you'll have far better results.
  • Don't stir too often. Give them enough time to stay in contact with the pan and to brown. This is how you make amazing smoky chickpeas!
  • Toss the chickpeas in cornstarch if you want them to be extra crispy. Just 1-2 teaspoon will do the job, no need to go overboard.
Storage
Allow them to cool completely. Then, store in a jar or in a container, in a dry place, away from direct light. They will keep up for up to 4 days at room temperature. Not freezer friendly.
To reheat
  • Oven: Pre-heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Add chickpeas to a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Air fryer: Pre-heat air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Add chickpeas to the air fryer basket and cook for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal
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