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How To Make Crispy Roasted Chickpeas in the Oven

by EMMA CHRISTENSEN

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Roasted in the oven, chickpeas transform into a crispy, salty, savory snack. Easy, irresistible, and delicious. Here’s a step-by-step recipe for roasting chickpeas in the oven.

You'll need:

Spices

Olive oil

Salt

Chickpeas

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STEP 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Open the cans of chickpeas and pour the chickpeas into a strainer in the sink. Rinse thoroughly under running water.

STEP 2

Pat the chickpeas very dry with a clean dish towel or paper towels. Leave them to air-dry for a few minutes.

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STEP 3

Remove any chickpea skins that come off while drying.

STEP 4

Spread the chickpeas out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt.

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STEP 5

Stir with your hands or a spatula to make sure the chickpeas are evenly coated.

STEP 6

Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until they’re slightly darkened, dry and crispy on the outside.

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STEP 7

Sprinkle the spices over the chickpeas and stir to coat evenly.

STEP 8

Serve while still warm and crispy.

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Get all the recipe details at thekitchn.com 

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