Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 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
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can season them a dozen different ways and never get bored.
  • They stay crispy for days if you resist finishing them in one sitting.
  • Theyre packed with protein and fiber, so snacking feels satisfying instead of empty.
  • The whole process takes less than an hour and most of that is just oven time.
02 -
  • Skipping the drying step will leave you with soft, chewy chickpeas instead of crunchy ones.
  • Shaking the pan regularly prevents burning on one side and ensures they crisp evenly all over.
  • They lose crispness if stored in a sealed container while still warm, so always let them cool completely first.
03 -
  • A convection setting, if you have it, speeds up crisping and helps them cook more evenly.
  • Toss them with a tiny bit of extra spice right after roasting while theyre still warm for a bolder flavor punch.
  • Make a double batch because once people try them, theyll ask you to bring them everywhere.
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