Fried Chickpeas with Sage and Parmesan

Name: Fried Chickpeas with Sage and Parmesan
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Two 14.5-ounce cans chickpeas; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup small- and medium-size fresh sage leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 30 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 30 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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Two 14.5-ounce cans chickpeas

Vegetable oil, for frying

1/2 cup small- and medium-size fresh sage leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Rinse the chickpeas and drain them very well. Line a baking sheet with a couple layers of paper towels and turn the chickpeas out on top in a single layer. Let the chickpeas dry thoroughly, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours (the drier the better).
Fill a medium pot with vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches. Bring the oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Add the sage leaves and fry until a shade darker and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt.
Add half of the chickpeas to the oil and fry, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return the oil to 350 degrees F and repeat with the remaining chickpeas. Cool completely.
Gently toss together the fried chickpeas and sage, the Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.