Crispy Chili Honey Chickpeas (Printable Version)
Golden chickpeas roasted until crisp, then glazed with honey-chili for sweet heat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed thoroughly
→ Coating
02 - 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Glaze
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas very dry with clean kitchen towel. Remove loose skins for extra crispiness.
03 - Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread chickpeas in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - Mix honey, sriracha, and red pepper flakes in small bowl while chickpeas roast.
06 - Remove chickpeas from oven. Transfer to bowl and toss with honey-chili glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Return glazed chickpeas to baking sheet. Roast additional 5-7 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
08 - Cool completely before serving to achieve maximum crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch is absolutely addictive, making it impossible to eat just one handful
- Perfect balance of sweet heat that keeps you coming back for more
02 -
- Patting the chickpeas completely dry is non negotiable, any moisture will result in chewy instead of crispy
- The glaze burns quickly, so keep a close eye during those final minutes in the oven
03 -
- Remove as many skins as possible for the crispiest result, though leaving some on adds a nice texture variation
- Let the glaze sit for a minute on the hot chickpeas before that final oven stint, this helps it really stick to every surface