# Crispy Chickpea Snacks

## Description
These crispy roasted chickpeas are a beloved American healthy snack that transforms humble canned chickpeas into an addictively crunchy, protein-packed treat. Perfect for movie nights, lunchboxes, or midday munching, they're naturally gluten-free and incredibly budget-friendly.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 142 per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 8.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 142
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (5 servings)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas (drained and thoroughly dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (fine grain)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain chickpeas and pat completely dry with paper towels. Remove any loose skins. The drier the chickpeas, the crispier they'll become.
3. Spread chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet and let them air dry for another 5-10 minutes while the oven preheats.
4. Drizzle olive oil over chickpeas and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer.
5. Roast for 20 minutes, then shake the pan to redistribute chickpeas.
6. Continue roasting for 10-15 more minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking pan every 5 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and immediately toss with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder while still hot.
8. Let cool completely on the baking sheet for maximum crispiness before serving or storing.

## Tags
healthy, protein, vegan, gluten-free, budget-friendly, meal-prep, kid-friendly

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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