Crispy Chickpea Snacks

Crispy Chickpea Snacks

Oven-roasted chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic until crisp and savory.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander, then spread them on a clean kitchen towel and pat them completely dry.

    Ingredients used: 480.0 gr Chickpea

    Cookware: Clean kitchen towel, colander

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the dried chickpeas to a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt, then toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3.0 gr Fine Salt, 2.0 gr Garlic Powder, 1.0 gr Ground Cumin, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 220°C for 20 minutes.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  5. Step 5

    Stir the chickpeas, then roast for 15 minutes more, until dry and lightly browned.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Let the chickpeas cool uncovered on the baking sheet before serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Cool completely before storing in a clean airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days and discard if they develop an unusual odor, visible mold, or damp spoilage.

Risk factors

  • Moisture trapped during storage can soften the chickpeas and encourage spoilage.
  • The baking sheet and chickpeas remain very hot after roasting.