Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

**Crispy Roasted Chickpeas**

**Ingredients:**

– 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas (total 30 ounces or 3 cups)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil or oil spray
– 1/2 teaspoon salt (Himalayan Pink Salt used)

**Optional Seasoning:**
– 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or red chili powder

**Useful Kitchen Items:**
– Colander
– Baking Sheets
– Oven Mitts
– Measuring Spoons
– Glass Storage Container

**Instructions:**

**Prepare the Chickpeas:**
1. Rinse the canned chickpeas in a colander under running water. Drain them thoroughly and spread them on a paper towel or kitchen towel to pat dry as much as possible.

**Air Fryer Instructions:**
1. Place chickpeas in an Air Fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350°F and the timer to 15 minutes.
2. After 5 minutes, open the basket and spray chickpeas with salt and oil. Shake the basket and close it to continue air frying.
3. After around 15 minutes, the chickpeas should be done. Remove them from the air fryer basket and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning and some oil spray on the chickpeas and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy.

**Oven Instructions:**
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the chickpeas in a large baking sheet. Spray some salt and cooking oil. Arrange them in a single layer without overcrowding.
3. Put the baking sheet in the middle rack of the oven for 15 minutes. Check after 8-10 minutes and gently toss them for even roasting.
4. After around 15 minutes, they should be golden brown and crispy. Check for doneness and remove the sheet from the oven.
5. Sprinkle the seasoning, salt, and some oil spray. Toss well to coat evenly. Enjoy!

**Notes:**
– Air fryer and oven temperatures vary, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
– Dry chickpeas can be used by soaking them overnight, rinsing, and draining before use. They may need about 10 minutes extra cooking time compared to canned chickpeas.

**Pro Tips:**
– Thoroughly dry the chickpeas to reduce cooking time.
– Add seasoning after roasting to prevent burning and bitterness.
– Avoid overcrowding to allow steam to escape.
– Check and shake halfway through baking for even cooking.
– Adjust cooking time based on oven or air fryer brand.
– Over-roasted chickpeas become hard, aim for a crispy texture with a slightly moist center.

**Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving):**
– Calories: 108 kcal
– Carbohydrates: 8 g
– Protein: 3 g
– Fat: 8 g
– Saturated Fat: 1 g
– Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
– Sodium: 256 mg
– Fiber: 2 g
– Sugar: 1 g

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas ( total 30 ounce – 3 cups)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or use oil spray
• ½ teaspoon salt – I used Himalayan Pink Salt

Optional Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or red chili powder

Useful Kitchen Items

• Colander
• Baking Sheets
• Oven Mitts
• Measuring Spoons
• Glass Storage Container

Instructions

Prepare The Chickpeas :

• Put the canned chickpeas in the colander and rinse well under running water. Thoroughly drain them. Spread them either on a paper towel or kitchen towel and allow to pat dry as much as possible.

Air Fryer Instructions :

• Place chickpeas in an Air Fryer basket. Set temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and timer to 15 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, open the basket and spray chickpeas with salt and oil and shake the basket. Close and continue air frying.
• Around 15 minutes, chickpeas are done. Remove them from the air fryer basket and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning and some oil spray on the chickpeas and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy.

Oven Instructions :

• Pre heat the oven at 375 F.
• Place the chickpeas in a large baking sheet. Spray some salt and cooking oil. Arrange them in a single layer. Do not over crowd them.
• Put the baking sheet in the oven middle rack for 15 minutes. Check after 8-10 minutes and gently toss them a bit for even roasting.
• Around 15 minutes they should be golden brown and crispy. Check the doneness and remove the sheet from the oven.
• Sprinkle the seasoning and salt and some oil spray. Toss it well so it coats evenly. Enjoy !
• Let it cool completely. Store in air tight container.

Notes

Air fryer and oven tempratures vary amongst different brands. So adjust the cooking time accrodingly.

Can I use dry chickpeas ?

Yes. Soak the dry chickpeas / garbanzo beans in ample water overnight. Next day rinse and drain all the water. Dry the soaked beans fully. Use same temperature to roast / air fry them. It will need about 10 minute extra time compared to canned ones.

Pro Tips

1. To reduce the cooking time, make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly.
2. Add the seasoning right after roasting is done. Spices and seasonings burn quickly and taste bitter. So, do not roast with them.
3. Do not over crowd the chickpeas on the air fryer basket or baking sheet. Allow some space for steam to escape.
4. Check halfway through baking and shake the pan so they get evenly dry without burning.
5. Air Fryer and Oven brands vary significantly. The exact cooking time also varies accordingly. So, do check the doneness of your chickpeas after 10 minutes.
6. Over roasted chickpeas get super dry and hard on teeth to eat. Try to keep them crisp with little moist center for perfect texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g