Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 1/2 cups
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Course
Snacks
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Description
The recipe "Crispy Roasted Chickpeas" involves drying and roasting cooked chickpeas until they develop a crisp, golden-brown crust. With a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, the chickpeas gain a pleasant savory base flavor enhanced by the roasting. Optional spices such as paprika or curry powder may be added after roasting to bring additional warmth and complexity.
Once roasted, the chickpeas have a crunchy texture on the outside while remaining somewhat tender inside. They make a versatile snack option or a crunchy topping for salads and other dishes. Roasting at 425°F allows the chickpeas to crisp in about 20 to 30 minutes, with the option to extend baking if more crunch is desired.
These roasted chickpeas store best in a loosely covered container at room temperature and are recommended to be consumed within two days to maintain optimal crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chickpeas drained and rinsed, cooked
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt sea salt
- paprika optional, or curry powder, or other spices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat them dry. Remove any loose skins.
- Transfer the dried chickpeas to the baking sheet and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of salt.
- Roast the chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are!
- Remove from the oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with pinches of paprika, curry powder, or other spices, if using.
- Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely-covered container at room temperature. They are best used within two days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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