Fried Chickpeas With Parmesan, Lemon And Almonds

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   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

2. 2

   Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet and transfer them to the oven to dry out.

3. 3

   After 45 minutes, pull the chickpeas from the oven and set aside.

4. 4

   Fill a Dutch oven with 3 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F.

5. 5

   Combine the Parmesan, smoked paprika and lemon zest in a large bowl.

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   Using a spider, lower the chickpeas into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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   Then add the almonds, parsley and garlic to the fryer.

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   Fry it all for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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   Be careful, the parsley will spatter a bit when it hits the oil.

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    With your spider, pull everything out of the oil and immediately toss in the bowl with the Parmesan mixture.

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    Season with salt and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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