Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Cumin (Printable)

Crispy roasted chickpeas seasoned with cumin and spices, a flavorful and healthy crunchy treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices

03 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels and remove any loose skins to enhance crispiness.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper over chickpeas and toss again to coat uniformly.
05 - Spread chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving; store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies that need for crunch without any guilt or grease on your fingers.
  • You can season them a hundred different ways depending on what mood strikes you.
  • They keep for days in a jar, ready whenever you need a handful of something savory.
  • Chickpeas crisp up beautifully in the oven and feel like a tiny kitchen victory every time.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chickpeas thoroughly, they'll turn out chewy instead of crunchy no matter how long you roast them.
  • Opening the oven door too often lets out heat and steam, which works against the crisp you're chasing.
  • Letting them cool completely before sealing them up is the difference between snackable crunch and disappointing mush the next day.
03 -
  • If they start to brown too fast on the edges, lower the oven by 10 degrees and give them a few extra minutes instead of pulling them out early.
  • Taste one chickpea halfway through roasting so you can adjust the seasoning before they're done if needed.
  • A light mist of cooking spray before tossing in spices can help everything stick even better if you're going easy on the oil.

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