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Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas deliver a deeply toasty crunch with a light, shattering bite. The beans are air-dried, roasted without oil for extra crispness, then seasoned while hot so the spices cling beautifully. Ideal for snacking, topping salads or soups, and serving at gatherings when you want something crunchy and savory.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas
  1. 1

    Lay the chickpeas out on paper towels and let them air dry completely.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Arrange the chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden, shaking the pan every 10 minutes; this takes about 40 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the chickpeas from the oven and toss with mixed spice and salt.

  6. 6

    Return the chickpeas to the oven, turn the oven off, and leave them there until completely cold, about 2 hours or up to overnight.