Cajun Spiced Roasted Chickpeas (Printable)

Crispy chickpeas with bold Cajun spices, perfect for snacking or adding crunch to salads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed thoroughly
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Cajun Spice Blend

03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat drained chickpeas completely dry using clean kitchen towels or paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
03 - Place dried chickpeas in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt over chickpeas. Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed.
05 - Spread seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
06 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through cooking time. Chickpeas should be golden brown and crispy when done.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. The chickpeas will continue to crisp up as they cool.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Theyre dangerously addictive in the best possible way
  • The spice blend hits that perfect sweet spot between smoky and just-hot-enough
  • Ready in under an hour with almost zero active effort
02 -
  • Damp chickpeas equal soggy results, so dry them like your life depends on it
  • They might seem slightly soft right out of the oven but will crisp up during cooling
  • Under-seasoning is a common mistake, so be generous with that spice blend
03 -
  • Use rimmed baking sheets to prevent chickpeas from rolling onto your oven floor
  • Set a timer for the halfway shake point to prevent burning
  • Let the pan cool slightly before handling to avoid steam burns

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