Description
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas are a crunchy, flavorful snack made with simple spices and oven-roasted until crisp. They are perfect for healthy snacking, salad toppings, or adding crunch to bowls and soups.
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
Spices and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Dry Chickpeas: Pat the drained and rinsed chickpeas completely dry using a kitchen towel. This step is essential to achieve a crispy texture when roasted.
- Coat Chickpeas: Toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until they are evenly coated, which helps the spices stick and promotes even roasting.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate freely around each chickpea for uniform roasting.
- Roast Chickpeas: Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even crispness and prevent burning.
- Season: Remove chickpeas from the oven and immediately toss them with smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat while still warm.
- Cool and Serve: Let the chickpeas cool slightly before serving to allow them to crisp up fully. Enjoy as a snack or use as a crunchy topping for salads or soups.
Notes
- Drying the chickpeas thoroughly is key for crispiness.
- For extra crunch, roast an additional 5 minutes.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
