Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas seasoned with spices for a flavorful, protein-rich snack option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

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

→ 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 (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature 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, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and any optional spices. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even browning and crunch.
06 - Remove from oven once golden and crispy. Let cool slightly; crispiness will increase as they cool.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're crunchy, satisfying, and packed with protein in a way that actually keeps you full between meals.
  • Once you nail the technique, you can swap seasonings endlessly to match whatever mood you're in.
  • No special ingredients or kitchen skills required—just chickpeas, olive oil, and spices you probably already have.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy here; even slightly damp chickpeas will steam instead of roast, so that towel-drying step is non-negotiable and worth repeating.
  • Shaking the pan every 10 minutes isn't just a suggestion—it genuinely transforms them from chewy to crunchy, and skipping it results in uneven texture that disappoints.
03 -
  • If your chickpeas aren't getting as crispy as you'd like, increase the oven temperature by 10°C and reduce cooking time slightly, checking often—every oven behaves differently.
  • For maximum crunch that lasts, don't skip the complete cooling step; this is when the final texture transformation happens.
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