Crispy chickpeas are a healthy alternative to processed snacks.

Rich in plant-based proteins and fibre, they promote a feeling of fullness and help to stabilise the glycaemic response compared with refined products.

Perfect as a snack, a salad topping or to accompany a healthy aperitif.

🕒 Time & Quantity

• 🕒 Preparation: 10 minutes

• 🔥 Cooking: 25–30 minutes

• ⏱ Total time: 40 minutes

• 🍽 Servings: 2 snacks

📊 Features

• ⚖️ Difficulty: Very easy

• 🥗 Category: Snacks / Healthy aperitifs

• 🔥 Cooking method: Oven (or air fryer)

• 🌱 Diet: Vegetarian – plant-based

Ingredients

• 200 g of pre-cooked chickpeas (drained weight)

• 2 teaspoons of paprika

• Salt to taste.

• 1 measured dash of extra virgin olive oil

Procedure

1️⃣ Preparing the chickpeas

Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under running water.

Dry them thoroughly with kitchen paper: this step is essential for achieving a crispy texture when cooking.

2️⃣ Dressing

Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl.

Add a measured dash of extra virgin olive oil, paprika and a pinch of salt.

Stir until the dressing is evenly distributed.

3️⃣ Baking in the oven

Spread the chickpeas out on a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure they don’t overlap.

Bake at 180–200°C (adjust according to your oven) for about 25–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

They’ll be ready when they’ve turned a slightly darker colour and feel crisp to the touch.

Leave to cool before eating: it becomes crispier at room temperature.

🔄 Alternative: Air fryer

Bake at 180°C for about 15–20 minutes, shaking the baking tray every 5 minutes.

Nutritional Value and Benefits

✔️ A source of plant-based protein

✔️ High in fibre

✔️ More filling than refined snacks

✔️ Controlled fat intake if the oil is measured out correctly

A snack that is useful as part of programmes on nutrition education, weight management and a plant-based diet.

Typigo Tips

• For a spicier version: add cumin or cayenne pepper.

• For a Mediterranean twist: try using oregano and rosemary.

• To cut down on sodium: cut back on salt and use more spices.

Conservation

Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.

If they lose their crispness, pop them back in the oven for 5 minutes.