Healthy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas - Nutrition Nuggets 69

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are less expensive when bought in bulk.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder can provide a similar flavor profile.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is more commonly available.

Grab a can of chickpeas from the cupboard.

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

Dry the chickpeas using a damp paper towel or dish towel.

Preheat the air fryer toaster oven or regular oven.

Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the dried chickpeas.

Mix the chickpeas with a seasoning mix of 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

Place the chickpeas in the air fryer or on a cookie sheet in the oven.

Cook the chickpeas in the air fryer for under five minutes or roast them in the oven until crispy.

After cooking, mix the chickpeas with the spice mixture to prevent burning the spices.

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