Sesame Free Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Crunchy, warmly spiced, and completely addictive, these roasted chickpeas hit that satisfying snack craving without a drop of tahini, sesame oil, or any seed-based ingredient in sight. Store-bought spiced chickpeas and snack mixes can be surprisingly risky territory, with sesame sneaking in through shared lines or seasoning blends — making a homemade batch the smartest move. The technique here is all about patience with the drying step: pressing the chickpeas thoroughly dry before they hit the oven is what separates genuinely crispy results from a chewy disappointment. A bold blend of turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder goes on after the first roast, so the spices bloom against the hot, already-firming surface rather than burning off too early. A final blast in the oven locks everything in, and then the wire rack does the quiet work of crisping them even further as they cool. Toss them into a salad, pile them on a snack board, or eat them straight off the pan — they're that good either way.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Spread the drained chickpeas in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and pat them thoroughly dry — press firmly to remove as much surface moisture as possible. Let them air-dry for 5 minutes while the oven heats.
- 2
Transfer the dried chickpeas to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer with space between the chickpeas.
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