Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Oven-roasted chickpeas with bold spices. Crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for snacking or salads.

# What You Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 can, 400 g), drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Remove any loose skins for extra crispiness.
03 - Place chickpeas in large bowl. Toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
04 - Add paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne if using, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
05 - Spread chickpeas in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast 30-35 minutes, shaking pan or stirring every 10 minutes, until golden and crispy throughout.
07 - Let cool 10 minutes on baking sheet. Chickpeas crisp further as they cool. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that crunch craving without the processed food hangover
  • One batch disappears faster than you'd expect, so maybe double it
02 -
  • Damp chickpeas make soggy snacks, so drying thoroughly is nonnegotiable
  • The cooling period is when the magic happens for texture
03 -
  • Home cooked chickpeas work even better than canned if you have time to cook them
  • Double batch because the first one is always just a sample
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