Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Cumin (Printable)

Crispy chickpeas with cumin and warming spices, ideal for a healthy snack or salad topper.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

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

→ Spices & Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1½ tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp fine sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly with a clean towel; excess moisture will prevent crispiness.
03 - In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 35–40 minutes, shaking the pan or stirring once halfway, until chickpeas are deeply golden and crisp.
06 - Cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The satisfying crunch rivals any packaged snack but with real ingredients you can actually pronounce
  • They keep for days, making them perfect for meal prep or sudden snack attacks
02 -
  • Any moisture left on the chickpeas will steam them instead of roasting them into crunchy perfection
  • The chickpeas continue to crisp as they cool, so do not worry if they seem slightly soft right out of the oven
03 -
  • Remove any loose skins from the chickpeas after drying for the crispiest result possible
  • Let the baking sheet cool completely between batches if you are making multiple servings

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