Crispy Baked Chickpeas Recipe: A Healthy Topping or Craveable Snack Snacks Vegetarian

I made these chickpeas for an amazing cucumber salad that I made for guests the other night. These spiced chickpeas are such an easy and crunchy addition to any salad, but are also wonderful eaten on their own as a snack. 

Roasted chickpeas are simple to make. Here's your shopping list to make these crunchy chickpeas (most may already be in your spice rack!): canned chickpeas, paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and extra-virgin olive oil. The chickpeas are coated in the spices and olive oil and baked until golden and crunchy.

Try these baked chickpeas on salads or to add a crunch to any dish. The chickpeas would be delicious on baked potatoes, hummus, creamy dips or as part of a charcuterie board. They are also a great, healthy snack in between meals.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas (or 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Helpful Products

• Baking Sheet
• Paper Towels
• Mixing Bowl
• Parchment Paper

Recipe Notes

• Change the spices based on what kind of flavor you like.

• For the best results, make sure the chickpeas are thoroughly dry before baking.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Drain chickpeas, rinse with cool water and place them on a paper towel and pat dry. Air dry them for 10 minutes to help make them extra crispy.
2. After 10 minutes combine chickpeas in a medium-sized bowl with seasonings and oil and toss to combine. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes until brown and crispy.

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