Crispy Chickpea Snack (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas seasoned with spices, perfect for healthy munching any time of day.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chickpeas

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

→ Seasoning

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

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the drained chickpeas dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel to enhance crispiness.
03 - Combine chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings in a mixing bowl; toss until evenly coated.
04 - Distribute chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even roasting.
06 - Remove from oven once golden and crunchy; cool slightly before serving to allow further crisping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in under an hour and require almost no active cooking time once they hit the oven.
  • You get that satisfying crunch that usually comes from fried snacks, but without any guilt hanging over it.
  • A single batch solves the 3pm hunger slump for days when stored properly.
02 -
  • Skipping the drying step will sabotage you every time—I learned this the hard way with a batch that stayed stubbornly chewy no matter how long they roasted.
  • The shaking every 10 minutes isn't optional busywork; it's what prevents half your batch from browning while the other half stays pale.
  • They truly do get crispier as they cool, so don't judge them straight from the oven when they still feel slightly yielding.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking them at 30 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  • Toss them with the oil and seasonings at least 30 minutes before roasting if you have time—the flavors marry better and they'll taste more complex.
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