Easy Baked Chickpeas (Extra Crispy Recipe)

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Easy Baked Chickpeas (Extra Crispy Recipe)

Light, crunchy, and packed with savory flavors, these crispy chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack or salad topper, and honestly couldn't be easier to make.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings: 4

Calories: 118kcal

Author: Nicole Gaffney

Ingredients

For the Crispy Chick Peas:

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (from 1 15-oz can), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Seasoning:

½ teaspoon chili powder (try ancho chili powder for a deeper flavor)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees.
Spread the chickpeas out on towels to dry, then transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, shaking the pan once half way through. This step will help dry the chickpeas and make sure they aren't holding onto any excess moisture.
Remove from the oven, then drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and toss to combine.
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, giving the pan a shake and rotating after every 10 minutes or so to ensure they cook evenly. The chick peas are done when they're golden brown and crisp throughout. Don't over cook, or they will get hard.
Add the other seasonings, if using, immediately while they're still hot and toss to coat.
Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

Dry the chickpeas thoroughly before baking.
Don’t overcrowd the pan — bake in batches if needed.
Shake and rotate the pan often for even crisping.
Keep a close eye during the last few minutes to avoid overcooking, which can make them hard.
An air fryer at 375°F for about 20–25 minutes works great, too!

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