Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas tossed in spices for a healthy, flavorful snack anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 8.8 oz cooked chickpeas)

→ Seasoning

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

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the chickpeas dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for maximum crispiness.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings if desired.
04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to promote even crisping.
06 - Remove from oven when golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance crunchiness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crunchy in a way that satisfies that chip craving without any of the guilt.
  • Once you master the basic technique, you can switch up the seasonings and make a different flavor every week.
  • A single batch keeps you full and happy for hours thanks to the protein.
02 -
  • Drying the chickpeas is absolutely essential; I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned out chewy instead of crispy because I skipped that step.
  • Stirring every 10 minutes makes the difference between some chickpeas crispy and others still soft, so set a timer and don't skip this.
  • They continue crisping as they cool, so resist the urge to eat them straight from the oven even though they smell incredible.
03 -
  • If you have time, let the chickpeas cool completely before storing them in an airtight container—they'll stay crunchier longer without any trapped steam softening them.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spice blends; the beauty of this recipe is how it adapts to whatever flavors you're craving in that moment.
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