Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Crisp oven-roasted chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and cayenne.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet inside to heat.

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Spread the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and pat them thoroughly dry.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 480.0 gr Chickpea

    Cookware: Clean kitchen towel

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the dried chickpeas to a large bowl, add the olive oil, and toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large bowl

  4. Step 4

    Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Cayenne Pepper, 3.0 gr Garlic Powder, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 3.0 gr Salt, 4.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: large bowl

  5. Step 5

    Carefully spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the hot baking sheet.

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Roast at 220°C until the chickpeas begin to brown.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

  7. Step 7

    Stir the chickpeas with a spatula, then roast until golden, dry, and crisp on the outside.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet, spatula

  8. Step 8

    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 the chickpeas completely before placing them in an airtight container. Discard them if they develop mold, an off odor, or unusual dampness.

Risk factors

  • The baking sheet and roasted chickpeas can cause burns immediately after roasting.
  • Sealing warm chickpeas can trap condensation and promote spoilage.