Description
Crispy roasted chickpeas are a simple, crunchy snack packed with warm spices and savory flavor. Perfect for snacking, salads, or adding texture to soups and grain bowls.
Ingredients
1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and pat them very dry. Remove any loose skins for better crispiness.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Spread them evenly.
- Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately toss with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Let cool slightly before serving or store loosely covered at room temperature.
Notes
Dry chickpeas thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even roasting.
For variations, add chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, or curry powder.
Add dried herbs like oregano or thyme after roasting for extra flavor.
Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Re-crisp in the oven at 400°F if they soften; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
