Crispy Curry Roasted Chickpeas Recipes

ACTUALLY CRISPY BAKED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and set out a bare baking sheet (or more, as needed).
• Drain chickpeas well. If using oil, rinse well with water and thoroughly drain. If omitting oil, simply drain well and skip rinsing with water.
• Once drained well, spread the chickpeas out on a clean, absorbent towel and use your hands to gently roll and dry the chickpeas. Some of the skins should start coming off. You can opt to peel all of the chickpeas - which can help for extra crispiness! - or simply remove the skins that come off. Either way, the chickpeas will crisp up. I just found that peeling them does yield slightly crispier chickpeas.
• Transfer the chickpeas to a mixing bowl and top with oil (or omit) and salt. Mix well to combine. DO NOT add the other seasoning at this point - it can interrupt the crisping process, so wait to add until after baking.
• Bake for a total of 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and dry/crispy to the touch. I like turning my pan around and shaking the chickpeas around at the halfway point for even cooking. Note: peeled chickpeas cook faster than unpeeled. If omitting oil, they will also cook faster.
• Remove from oven and toss with seasonings (if desired) while still warm. Then let cool 5-10 minutes - they will continue crisping as they cool.
• Serve as is or atop bowls or salads! To store, place in a storage container or jar and DO NOT tightly cover. Instead, crack lid so they can "breathe" a bit. I found that this helped them stay crispy longer. These are best in the first day, but they will last for 4-5 days at room temperature. Alternatively, seal well and freeze up to 1 month.

CRISPY CHICKPEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the spices-salt, pepper, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Then while they're still warm, toss the chickpeas with the spices, making sure to coat them evenly.
• Allow them to cool for about an hour. They will continue to get crunchier as they cool. To re-crisp, heat in a 350 F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

CRISPY CURRY-ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chickpeas with oil, curry powder, and salt on a rimmed baking sheet until coated. Spread in an even layer and bake until crisp and golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

CRISPY ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat them dry. Remove any loose skins.
• Transfer the dried chickpeas to the baking sheet and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of salt.
• Roast the chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are!
• Remove from the oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with pinches of your favorite spices, if using.
• Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely-covered container at room temperature. They are best used within two days.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Open the canned garbanzo beans. Place into a colander and rinse well.
• Use a paper towel to really dry the beans.
• Add your dried chickpeas to a bowl. Add the oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• HINT: Be sure to really dry your chickpeas!! This is a must or your chickpeas will not get super crispy. To dry them, rinse them in a colander. Use a paper towel to really dry them.
• Preheat the air fryer to 390º F for 4-5 minutes. Place the garbanzo beans into your air fryer.
• Do not pile the chickpeas too high. If you are making more than one can at a time, they won't cook thoroughly so it is best to air fry them in two batches unless you are using a very large air fryer.
• Note: I do not recommend using flavor seasoning on the garbanzo beans before air frying them. Many spices can get bitter and rancid from high heat.
• Air fry the chickpeas for 15-18 minutes. The longer you air fry them, the crispier they will turn out. At the 8 minute mark, open the air fryer quickly and stir the chickpeas so they cook evenly on all sides.
• Pour the air fried chickpeas into a large bowl and quickly add your seasonings. Toss to coat. Enjoy!