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Chick-Pea Nibbles

35 min • 6 to 10 servings •
John S
Golden, crispy, bite-sized cheese balls stacked on a plate with a napkin, perfect for appetizers or snacks.

These are great for parties or a great snack.

This recipe will make about 6 cups.

Ready

  • 3 (15oz) cans chick-peas
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ Tbsp water
  • 1 ½ cups fine bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

    • Set

  • Deep fat fryer or high side saucepan
  • 3 small bowls
  • Strainer
  • Cookie sheet
  • Slotted spoons
  • Plate with paper towels

    • Go!

  • Drain and rinse chick-peas.
  • Blot dry on paper towels.
  • Set-up for flouring: place flour in small bowl.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs and water.
  • In third bowl, place bread crumbs.
  • Working in small handful batches, roll chick-peas in the flour, place them in strainer and shake off excess flour.
  • Drop them into egg and stir to coat.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly.
  • The last step, roll them in bread crumbs to cover lightly.
  • Place on baking sheet and let stand for about 8 minutes.
  • Continue until all the chick-peas are coated.
  • Heat oil to 375°F.
  • Quickly drop small batches into oil and cook until they are a golden brown.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat until all chick-peas are fried.

    • Recommendations

    For a spicer mix, add curry or other seasonings to flour.

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