Crispy Chickpea Snack (Print)

Crunchy oven-roasted chickpeas with bold spices, perfect for snacking or topping salads. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 1 can, 14 oz)

→ Seasonings

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Remove any loose skins for maximum crispiness.
03 - Place dried chickpeas in large bowl and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper over chickpeas. Toss well to distribute spices evenly.
05 - Spread seasoned chickpeas in single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring none overlap for even cooking.
06 - Roast for 30-35 minutes, shaking pan or stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy throughout.
07 - Let chickpeas cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. They will continue to crisp as they cool. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • These little protein-packed morsels stay crunchy for days in your cabinet, surviving even my households notorious midnight snack raids.
  • The simplicity of the recipe belies how impressive they seem when friends come over and you casually mention you made them yourself.
02 -
  • After burning my first batch to a crisp, I realized that ovens vary wildly, so start checking at 25 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  • The chickpeas will initially soften after coming out of the oven before crisping up again during cooling, so dont panic if they seem soft at first.
03 -
  • If you have the time, letting the oiled and seasoned chickpeas sit for 15 minutes before baking allows the spices to really penetrate, creating deeper flavor.
  • A sprinkle of nutritional yeast in the last five minutes of baking adds a surprising cheesy flavor that even dairy-lovers appreciate.
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