Crispy Crunchy Chickpeas That Stay Crispy Recipe
These crispy crunchy roasted chickpeas are a perfect healthy snack that stays delightfully crunchy. Coated with a blend of olive oil and warm spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, these chickpeas are roasted to a dark golden crispiness that makes them irresistible and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups of roasted chickpeas 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (I use GOYA)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). For darker and crispier chickpeas, you can also use 400°F as an alternative.
- Prepare chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Place them on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture to help achieve maximum crispiness.
- Season chickpeas: In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast first phase: Roast in the oven for 30 minutes. After this time, remove the baking sheet and toss the chickpeas well to promote even browning.
- Roast second phase: Return the chickpeas to the oven and roast for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until the chickpeas are darkened, crunchy, and dried out. Watch carefully as oven performance varies; you can roast up to 55 minutes at 400°F for extra dark crispiness.
- Cool and serve: Allow roasted chickpeas to cool completely to lock in the crunch before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can roast the chickpeas at either 375°F (190°C) or 400°F (205°C). At 400°F, they become darker and crispier in about 50 – 55 minutes; at 375°F, they cook more slowly and are less dark.
- Check the chickpeas about 5 minutes before the end of the roasting time to prevent burning, as oven temperatures vary.
- Using paper towels to absorb moisture after rinsing the chickpeas helps achieve a crispier texture.
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