Description
A simple, healthy snack made from roasted chickpeas, seasoned with spices and baked until crispy. Perfect for beginners and stays crunchy for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (or 400°F for darker, crispier chickpeas) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry using paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without crowding them.
- Roast for 30 minutes, then give the pan a shake or stir the chickpeas for even cooking.
- Continue roasting for another 25–30 minutes until the chickpeas are golden, dry, and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the tray before storing to maintain crunch.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are very dry before roasting to maximize crispiness.
- Adjust the spice levels by omitting or increasing cayenne to your preference.
- Roasting at 400°F gives a darker, crunchier texture but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cool completely before storing in airtight containers like glass jars to retain crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg