5 from 6 votes
Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Fries
Pair your next veggie burger with these crispy chickpea fries with sumac and a dusting of Aleppo pepper for seasoning.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
10
-12 servings
Calories:
469 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 cups chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- Aleppo pepper for dusting
- harissa for dipping, green and red
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Whisk in the chickpea flour and sumac, stirring vigorously for 2-3 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed and there are only very small lumps. It will be the consistency of polenta. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the batter onto the prepared pan in a ½-inch thick layer. It won't take up the whole pan, but almost. Set aside to firm up for 30 minutes.
- Cut the mixture into rectangular 2x½-inch pieces.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep cast-iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough (it should sizzle the second a fry is put in the pan), add about 8 fries to the pan. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining fries. Sprinkle with aleppo pepper and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Adapted from Food 52
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
36g
(180%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
718mg
(30%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 -12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.