Fried Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 30 ounce chickpeas dry rinsed drained canned
• 8 servings kosher salt 
• 2 teaspoons lime zest finely grated
• 6 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons paprika smoked

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Combine paprika and cayenne in a smallbowl and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-highheat. Working in 2 batches, addchickpeas to skillet and sauté, stirringfrequently, until golden and crispy, 15–20minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transferchickpeas to paper towels to drainbriefly.
3. Place in a medium bowl.
4. Sprinklepaprika mixture over; toss to coat.Season to taste with salt. Toss with limezest and serve.