Crispy Chickpea Snack

# Components:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

09 - 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pat the chickpeas dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for optimal crispiness.

03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and any optional seasonings, tossing to coat evenly.

04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even roasting and crispiness.

06 - Remove chickpeas from the oven once golden and crunchy. Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance crisp texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

These are genuinely crunchy and satisfying—no weird mealy texture like you might fear from chickpeas.
They're protein-packed enough to keep you full between meals without the guilt of reaching for chips.
Once you nail the basic technique, you can swap seasonings constantly and never get bored.

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Moisture is your enemy—if your chickpeas aren't thoroughly dried before roasting, you'll end up with something closer to baked than crispy.
Shaking the pan every 10 minutes is not optional; it's the difference between golden snacks and burnt chickpeas at the edges.
The cooling period is when the real crunch develops, so give them time before declaring victory.

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