Description
Perfectly crispy oven roasted chickpeas seasoned with smoky chipotle and warm cumin – a protein-packed snack that’s both nutritious and addictively crunchy!
Ingredients
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- 2 15–oz cans chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup chipotles in adobo (pureed; optional)
- 1 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). This high temperature will help achieve the perfect crispiness for your chickpeas. Make sure your oven is fully preheated before adding the chickpeas to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Chickpeas: In a large bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with avocado oil, chipotle in adobo puree, ground cumin, and sea salt until evenly coated. The avocado oil helps the chickpeas crisp up, while the seasonings infuse them with flavor. If using whole chipotles in adobo, blend them in a food processor or blender before adding.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Make sure they’re not crowded or overlapping, as this ensures they’ll crisp evenly rather than steam.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast the chickpeas in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, shaking the pan a few times during cooking to ensure even browning. The chickpeas are done when they appear golden brown and feel crispy to the touch.
- Cool Completely: Allow the roasted chickpeas to cool completely on the baking sheet. During this cooling period, they’ll continue to crisp up, developing that perfect crunchy texture that makes them so satisfying.
- Store Properly: Transfer the cooled chickpeas to a glass jar or airtight container to maintain their crispness. They’ll stay fresh and crunchy for several days when stored properly.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, make sure to thoroughly dry the chickpeas after rinsing. Any excess moisture will create steam during roasting and prevent them from getting crispy.
- The chickpeas will continue to crisp as they cool, so don’t worry if they’re not completely crunchy right out of the oven.
- For variation, try different spice combinations like curry powder, smoked paprika, or Italian herbs.
- If your chickpeas lose their crunch after storage, you can refresh them with a quick 5-minute roast in a 400°F oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
