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Spicy Chickpea Poppers

Craggy crispy spiced chickpeas and wilted basil on a sheet pan.
Photo by Mandy Lee

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.

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