Hot and Spicy Chickpea Poppers
Get ready to spice up snack time with these irresistible Hot and Spicy Chickpea Poppers! Featuring tender chickpeas coated in a boldly seasoned batter of garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, and cumin, these bite-sized delights are rolled in crunchy breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with fiery flavor, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat that comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a winning appetizer, game-day snack, or even a fun vegetarian side dish. Bold flavors, easy preparation, and crave-worthy crunch make these poppers a must-try recipe that’s sure to spice up any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (drained and rinsed) Canned chickpeas
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- For frying Vegetable oil
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the spices.
Gradually add water to the flour mixture while stirring to create a thick, smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chickpeas, but not too runny.
Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate, ready for coating.
Using a spoon or fork, dip a small handful of chickpeas into the batter to coat them evenly. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
Transfer the coated chickpeas to the breadcrumbs. Roll them gently to coat them evenly, ensuring each chickpea is fully covered.
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of batter dropped into it sizzles immediately.
Carefully drop the breaded chickpeas into the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried chickpeas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent.
Serve the Hot and Spicy Chickpea Poppers warm with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them as they are!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4874 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1019 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
