Crispy Oven-Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (Print Version)

Crunchy oven-roasted chickpeas with bold spices for satisfying snacking

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

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, 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 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan or stirring every 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes as they will crisp further during cooling. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They achieve that perfect chip like crunch without any deep frying or guilt
  • The spice blend hits every flavor note: smoky, savory, and just enough warmth to keep you reaching for more
  • They somehow manage to be both the snack you eat straight from the pan and the salad topper that makes you actually excited about greens
02 -
  • Removing the skins seems tedious but it is the difference between pleasantly crunchy and disappointingly soft
  • They will never get as crispy as when they first come out of the oven, so eat them quickly or accept your fate
  • Shaking the pan halfway through is nonnegotiable unless you want some burned and some pale
03 -
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third of the oven for better browning
  • Let them cool completely on the baking sheet rather than transferring them to a bowl
  • Double the spice rub and keep the extra in a jar for instant seasoning next time
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