Description
These crispy, spicy roasted chickpeas are a perfect snack or crunchy side dish. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and bring a delightful crunch to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the chickpeas from sticking. - Prepare the Chickpeas:
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible. The drier the chickpeas are, the crispier they’ll become when roasted. - Season the Chickpeas:
In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir well to ensure the chickpeas are evenly coated with the seasoning. - Roast:
Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. The chickpeas should be golden brown and crispy. - Cool and Serve:
Let the chickpeas cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting for the best crispiness.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- These roasted chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder, onion powder, or even a dash of lemon zest to the seasoning mix.
- If you want them even crunchier, give them an extra 5-10 minutes of roasting time, but be careful not to burn them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg