Author Notes
At a holiday party a couple of years ago, I was handed a paper cone of crispy oven-roasted chickpeas. I tried one and was floored--they were crackly, nutty, and incredibly addictive. It turns out that making your own crispy chickpeas at home is easy and satisfying. You can flavor them any way you like, but this smoky spice mix is my favorite. —ieatthepeach
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Ingredients
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1
(15 oz) can chickpeas OR 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
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1 tablespoon
olive oil (not extra virgin)
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Salt to taste
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1 teaspoon
chili powder
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1 teaspoon
smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400º F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drain and rinse chickpeas, and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Pat dry or use a salad spinner–you want these bone-dry. Remove any loose skins.
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Toss chickpeas with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30-40 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and crunchy.
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While the chickpeas roast, whisk together chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne in a bowl.
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Remove the chickpeas from the oven. Immediately toss the hot chickpeas with the spice mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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