Best 6 Hot And Spicy Chickpea Poppers Recipes

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Looking for a tantalizing treat that packs a spicy punch? Look no further than hot and spicy chickpea poppers! These crispy, flavorful bites are the perfect blend of heat and flavor, sure to satisfy your cravings for something both delicious and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create these addictive snacks that are sure to become a party favorite or a tasty treat for any occasion. Let's dive into the world of hot and spicy chickpea poppers and explore the secrets behind their irresistible charm!

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CHICKPEA POPPERS



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Provided by Katie Workman

Time 45m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean dish towel or a few paper towels. Toss the chickpeas on the baking sheet with the olive oil and salt.
  • Bake the chickpeas until they have turned golden brown and shrink slightly, 35 to 40 minutes. They will harden slightly and crisp up as they cool, so do not overbake them or they will get too tough and hard. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt as necessary. Serve the chickpeas warm or at room temperature. Photograph by Todd Coleman/The Mom 100 Cookbook

SPICY CHICKPEA POPPERS



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Take crispy chickpeas to the extreme with this recipe of battered, fried garbanzos spiked with Thai basil, Sichuan peppercorns, and a host of fragrant spices including cumin and five-spice powder.

Provided by Mandy Lee

Categories     HarperCollins     Chickpea     Vegetarian     Appetizer     Chile Pepper     Coriander     Buttermilk     Garlic     Basil     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 4 snack servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Garlic confit sauce:
2 1/2 heads of garlic (about 35 cloves)
3 fresh bay leaves
1/2 cup (120 mL) canola oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Spice Mix:
2 teaspoons ground Sichuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons chile flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground kombu
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
Crispy chickpeas:
Canola oil, for frying
1 (15-ounce/425 g) can chickpeas, drained and peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
A good handful fresh Thai basil leaves
To finish:
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons Garlic Confit Sauce (see below)

Steps:

  • Garlic confit sauce:
  • Gently smash the garlic cloves so they are cracked but not completely broken. Peel off the skins.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the garlic cloves, bay leaves, and oil. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is evenly golden brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and transfer the rest of the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Add the fish sauce and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • DO AHEAD: Keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or 2 months in the freezer. Thaw and/or stir before use.
  • Spice mix and crispy chickpeas:
  • Even though some of the spices are already ground, we will process them a second time to get a finer powder that will stick well to the chickpeas. In a spice grinder, grind the spice mix ingredients to a fine powder. Set aside.
  • In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, pour enough oil to reach a depth of 2 inches (5 cm). Heat over medium-high until the oil bubbles up immediately around an inserted wooden chopstick.
  • Meanwhile in a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with the buttermilk and the 1 tablespoon of flour until they are evenly coated in this light batter. In a separate large bowl, mix the remaining cup (31 g) flour, the garlic powder, baking soda, white pepper, and salt. Add the coated chickpeas to the flour mixture and toss until you have a slightly wet but crumbly mixture. It may look like the chickpeas are kind of sticking together, but it's okay.
  • In a large bowl, mix the garlic with 2 teaspoons of the Garlic Confit Sauce (save the rest for another day). Set aside.
  • Now, in several small batches as needed, add the breaded chickpeas to the hot oil and start breaking them apart with a chopstick. It's okay if they are in small clumps of 2 to 4 chickpeas. Fry for a couple of minutes, until the chickpeas are golden brown all around. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the garlic sauce and repeat to fry the rest of the chickpeas.
  • Add the basil leaves to the frying oil and immediately cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small slit for the steam to escape. When the popping sound has subsided, remove the lid and fry the basil until crispy. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the chickpeas.
  • Toss the chickpeas to coat them evenly with the garlic mixture, then add the spice mixture and toss until evenly coated. Season with more salt if needed. Serve immediately.

SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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Chickpeas, once roasted, take on the flavor and texture of nuts, making them a fun snack with drinks. Prepare the simple appetizer in under 15 minutes for any holiday cocktail party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cumin seed
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven until oil is hot, 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, cayenne pepper, and cumin seed. Season with salt and toss to combine. Place chickpea mixture on hot baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake until chickpeas are crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and let cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chickpeas, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Snacks

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Carefully dry the chickpeas. Removing the skins is optional and they will come off easily. The drier you get them, the crunchier they'll be!
  • In a medium bowl, add dried chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Spread chickpeas out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mix around on baking sheet and roast for additional 15-20 minutes, or until browned.
  • Cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 34 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 20 grams

CHICKPEA POPPERS



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Found this in our local newspaper, the Orlando Sentinel July 25, 2012 - they ran a special section on Vegan Indian cooking. In "Vegan Indian Cooking" by Anupy Singla, she recommends cooking a large batch of chickpeans in a slow cooker, using one-half for this recipe and freezing the remainder for later use. If you do not want to make your own masala, experiment with commercial masala spice blends. Serve as a snack, in salads instead of croutons or in soups. Posted for ZWT8.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cooked chickpeas (see below) or 2 (12 ounce) cans chickpeas
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon chat masala (Chaat masala or garam masala or sambhar masala may be used)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon paprika, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Drain the chickpeas in a large colander to get rid of as much moisture as possible, 15 minutes. If using canned, rinse first then drain.
  • Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl, coating the chickpeas well.
  • Arrange the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven; mix gently so the chickpeas cook evenly. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more.
  • Cool 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the additional red chili powder if you like.
  • TO PREPARE YOUR OWN COOKED CHICKPEAS:
  • Singla says soaking the chickpeas first isn't necessary. They will cook up just as soft as if they were presoaked. Don't have a slow cooker? Use a heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven, reduce the amount of water by 1/2 to 1 cup, use a very low flame and keep a careful eye that the chickpeas don't burn.
  • Pick over and rinse 3 cups (about 18 ounces) whole, dried chickpeas.
  • Place in a 3 1/2-quart capacity slow cooker with 5 cups water.
  • Cook on high 4 hours.
  • Rinse the beans with cold water to stop the cooking process; drain excess liquid.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or the freezer up to 3 months. Makes 7 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 945.8, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 5.4, Protein 6

HOT AND SPICY CHICKPEA POPPERS



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An unbelievably delicious little appy. I actually made a double batch and could have made more - we ate them like little piggies.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and mashed with fork
1/3 cup parsley or 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, very finely minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 teaspoon dried garlic granules
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/4 cup self rising flour
4 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely-grated
salt and pepper, to taste
oil, for shallow-frying
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
your favorite salsa

Steps:

  • Combine all popper ingredients and knead together until fully combined. (the mixture will be slightly tacky) Shape into walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly between palms of hands.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Dredge the poppers in this mixture, pressing slightly so that sesame seeds adhere.
  • Shallow-fry in skillet, 2 minutes per side, turning over and frying other side when golden. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving alone, or with your favourite salsa.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, cooked chickpeas for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have time to cook chickpeas, you can use canned chickpeas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Add your favorite seasonings to the chickpea mixture to taste. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Use a food processor or blender to grind the chickpea mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the poppers, or they will burst open during baking.
  • Bake the poppers at a high temperature so that they get crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the poppers hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Hot and spicy chickpea poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of chickpeas, spices, and bread crumbs, and they are baked until crispy. These poppers are a great way to enjoy chickpeas, and they are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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