Crispy Chickpea Snack

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pat the chickpeas dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to maximize crispiness.

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

04 - Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting.

05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the baking sheet every 10 minutes to promote uniform crisping.

06 - Remove from the oven once golden and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving, allowing further crisping as they cool.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

They're genuinely crunchy in a way that satisfies those snack cravings without any of the greasiness of fried food.
Once you realize how easy this is, you'll start making batches constantly because they cost almost nothing and taste way better than packaged options.
The smell while they roast is so good that people will wander into your kitchen asking what you're making.

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The drying step is non-negotiable if you want crispiness—I once skipped it thinking I was being efficient and ended up with chewy chickpeas, which taught me never to rush this part.
Every 10 minutes of shaking matters because the ones on the bottom cook faster than the ones on top, and uneven cooking means some will be perfect while others are still slightly soft.

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