Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups (about 1 can, 400 g) 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 (optional, for heat)
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

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 (if using), 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 (they crisp further as they cool). Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre dangerously crunchy and satisfy that chip craving without any guilt or greasy fingers.
  • You can play with the spice mix endlessly, making them spicy, smoky, or even sweet depending on your mood.
  • Theyre ridiculously simple to make and use pantry staples you probably already have.
  • Perfect for snacking straight from the bowl, tossing over salads, or packing into lunchboxes.
02 -
  • Drying the chickpeas is non-negotiable. Any moisture left on them will create steam in the oven, and youll end up with soft, disappointing bites instead of crunchy ones.
  • Dont skip the mid-roast shaking. I learned this the hard way when half my batch burned on one side while the other stayed pale and chewy.
  • They lose crispness over time, especially in humid weather, so eat them within a day or two for the best texture.
03 -
  • If your chickpeas arent crisping up, your oven might be running cool. Bump the temperature up by 25°F and keep a close eye on them.
  • For extra crunch, let the chickpeas sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour before roasting to dry them out even more.
  • Taste one halfway through roasting to check the spice level. You can always toss them with more seasoning right out of the oven if needed.
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