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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas (4 Flavor Combos!)

Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces canned chickpeas 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 0.3 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoons extra fine sea salt for pepper combo
  • 1/3 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/3 teaspoons coriander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Dry the chickpeas: Drain and rinse your 2 pieces canned chickpeas (15 oz cans), drained and rinsed. Spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them VERY dry — this is the secret to crispy chickpeas. The drier, the better!
  3. Roast plain: Spread chickpeas in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Don't crowd them! Use two pans if needed. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes
  4. 30:00, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Season: Remove from oven and immediately toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoons fine sea salt. If making all four flavor combos, divide into four equal portions and toss each with its seasoning blend (see below). Let cool completely before eating or storing — they crisp up even more as they cool!
  6. Flavor Combo: Turmeric Lime: Toss one portion with 0.3 teaspoons turmeric, 1 tablespoons lime juice, and 0.3 teaspoons ground ginger. Bright, earthy, and a little zippy — this one is Sally's personal favorite!
  7. Flavor Combo: Honey Cinnamon: Toss one portion with 1 tablespoons honey and 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon. Sweet, cozy, and weirdly addictive — great when you're craving something dessert-adjacent.
  8. Flavor Combo: Cracked Black Pepper & Salt: Toss one portion with 0.5 teaspoons cracked black pepper and 0.3 teaspoons extra fine sea salt (for pepper combo). The classic. Simple, salty, and totally satisfying. Don't underestimate it.
  9. Flavor Combo: Tex Mex: Toss one portion with 0.3 teaspoons cumin, 0.3 teaspoons chili powder, and 0.3 teaspoons coriander. Tastes like the inside of a really good taco. Perfect for game day or anytime you want a little extra punch.

Notes

Storage: Once fully cooled, store in a resealable bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. Do NOT refrigerate — the moisture will make them soft and sad.
Air Fryer Option: Air fry at 390°F for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Flavor combos are sized for ¼ of the batch each. If you're doing the whole batch in one flavor, multiply each seasoning amount by 4.
Crouton hack: Crumble leftovers over salads for a high-protein crouton situation. So good.
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