Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas tossed in warming spices for addictive, protein-rich munching.

# What you need:

→ Chickpeas

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

→ Seasoning & Coating

02 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
07 - ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible for maximum crispiness.
03 - Spread chickpeas on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, shaking pan halfway through.
04 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
05 - Return to oven and roast for 12–15 minutes, shaking once, until golden and crisp.
06 - Let cool for 10 minutes—chickpeas will continue to crisp up as they cool. Enjoy warm or store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They deliver that craveable crunch we all love without the processed ingredients or empty calories of storebought snacks
  • The spice blend is infinitely adaptable and doubles as a seasoning for roasted vegetables or popcorn
02 -
  • Adding oil before the initial roast will prevent chickpeas from crisping properly, no matter how long you cook them
  • These are best enjoyed within 24 hours but will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature
03 -
  • If you have time to soak and cook dried chickpeas instead of using canned, they crisp up even better
  • Let the roasted chickpeas cool completely on the baking sheet rather than transferring them to a bowl
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