Crispy Chickpea Chips (Printable Version)

Golden, crispy chips made from chickpea flour with aromatic spices. A healthy vegan snack ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup chickpea flour (gram flour)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup water
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour in the water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir vigorously until a smooth, thick batter forms with no lumps.
04 - Transfer the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula, spread it into an even, thin layer approximately 1/8 inch thick.
05 - Lightly brush the surface of the batter with additional olive oil to promote crispiness.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, flip the sheet halfway through baking.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut or break into chip-sized pieces.
08 - Serve warm on their own or alongside hummus, guacamole, or salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These chips deliver that deep savory crunch you want from a potato chip but leave you feeling light and energized afterward.
  • Five pantry spices transform humble chickpea flour into something genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • If your batter is too thick to spread thin, add water one teaspoon at a time because a thick layer will never crisp properly.
  • Flipping the whole sheet halfway through baking was a game changer I discovered by accident and now I refuse to skip it.
03 -
  • The thinner you spread the batter the crispier your chips will be, so do not be shy about really working that spatula.
  • Letting the baked sheet cool completely before breaking gives you cleaner, sturdier chips that hold up to thick dips.

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