Crispy Chickpea Snack - Cheerful Chefs

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 8.8 oz cooked chickpeas

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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

03 - In a large bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings as desired.

04 - Spread the chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Roast for 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every 10 minutes to ensure even browning and crisping.

06 - Remove from oven when golden and crunchy. Let cool slightly; chickpeas will crisp further as they cool.

# Additional Tips::

01 -

They're so ridiculously crunchy you'll forget you're eating something nutritious.
One batch lasts three days if you can stop sneaking handfuls from the container.
The spice blend is flexible enough to match whatever mood you're in.

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Drying the chickpeas is non-negotiable if you want them actually crispy instead of just warm and chewy.
They keep crisping as they cool, so pulling them out when they look almost done is exactly right—pull them out too late and you'll have bitter, overly hard snacks.

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