Description
Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas bring a delightful twist to snacking that will keep your hand reaching for more. Crispy, sweet, and totally addictive, these chickpeas deliver a satisfying crunch that beats any packaged treat hands down.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 400°F (200°C), creating the perfect roasting environment for your chickpeas.
- Empty two 15-ounce cans of chickpeas into a colander and rinse thoroughly under cool water, then drain completely.
- Grab paper towels and meticulously dry each chickpea, removing every trace of moisture to guarantee maximum crunchiness.
- Transfer the dried chickpeas to a mixing bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them, gently rolling them around to ensure each chickpea gets an even coating.
- In a separate small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt, whisking the ingredients until they’re perfectly blended.
- Sprinkle the aromatic sugar mixture over your olive oil-coated chickpeas, using your hands or a spatula to toss and coat them thoroughly.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto a baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, pausing halfway through to shake the pan and ensure uniform browning.
- Remove the chickpeas when they’re golden brown and crisp, letting them rest for 5-10 minutes to achieve maximum crunchiness before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly drying chickpeas is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness, so take extra time patting them completely dry with paper towels.
- Choose a rimmed baking sheet to prevent chickpeas from rolling off and ensure even roasting across the surface.
- Shake the pan halfway through cooking to help chickpeas brown evenly and prevent burning on one side.
- Store cooled roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain their satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg