These crunchy chickpeas make for a great appetizer or snack. We highly recommend that you offer these up to your guests at your next gathering. We could eat these by the handfuls. They are seriously addicting!
Crunchy Spicy Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 large can chickpeas rinsed and drained (~29 ounces),
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Let drained chickpeas sit in a colander for about 10 minutes to dry. Line a small bowl with a paper towel. Pour chickpeas in bowl. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. The drier the chickpeas, the crisper they will get.
- Pour chickpeas in a dry bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet. Spread them so that they are all in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 to 40 minutes. They should be somewhat crunchy when removed from oven. They will get crunchier as they cool. Be careful not to burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 404mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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About the Author: Bill Bradley, R.D.
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I think I will add a bit more of the seasoning next time.
Still yummy enough to set the bowl next to me and eat handful after handful while I read.
Thanks, Bill.
Thanks for the comment Colleen. I like to add extra hot spices! Bill