Crispy Spiced Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Crunchy oven-roasted chickpeas tossed with bold spices for a satisfying healthy snack or salad topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 15 ounces or 1 can)

→ 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)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels, removing any loose skins for enhanced crispness.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil until evenly coated.
04 - Mix in smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper if using, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well to distribute seasoning evenly.
05 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes until chickpeas are golden and crisp.
07 - Allow chickpeas to cool for 10 minutes to further crisp. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are impossibly crunchy and satisfying in that way that makes you want to keep reaching for just one more
  • You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
  • They are endlessly customizable depending on your mood
02 -
  • Under-dried chickpeas will never get truly crispy no matter how long you roast them
  • They might feel slightly soft when you first take them out but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of roast
03 -
  • Remove as many loose skins as possible for the crispiest result
  • Let the oven fully preheat before putting the chickpeas in
  • Shake the pan every 10 minutes without fail for even roasting
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