Crispy Chickpea Snack (Print out)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas tossed in bold spices, perfect for nutritious snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

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

→ Seasoning

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

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for optimal crispiness.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas 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 crunchy; allow to cool slightly to enhance crispiness before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy and satisfying without any guilt, packed with protein that keeps you full.
  • Takes barely 45 minutes from start to finish, most of which is hands-off oven time.
  • Endlessly customizable—switch up the spices based on whatever mood you're in.
02 -
  • Moisture is everything—if your chickpeas aren't completely dry, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll end up with chewy rather than crunchy results.
  • Don't skip the stirring intervals; those 10-minute check-ins ensure nothing gets dark or bitter while the rest finishes crisping.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot or cold, adjust the temperature slightly and keep a closer eye on the timing—every oven is different, so trust what you see and smell more than the clock.
  • For extra roasted depth, sprinkle the chickpeas with a tiny bit of nutritional yeast or smoked salt right after they come out of the oven while they're still warm.
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