Harissa Chickpea Crispy Roast (Printable)

Smoky harissa-spiced roasted chickpeas offering a bold, crunchy snack with fresh herb garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 1 can, 400 g)

→ Seasoning

02 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon harissa spice blend
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Finishing

08 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest
09 - Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas completely dry using a clean towel and remove loose skins for enhanced crispiness.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, harissa spice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the chickpeas evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and toss warm chickpeas with lemon zest; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
07 - Allow chickpeas to cool briefly before serving to maximize crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll get that addictive crunch that keeps your hand going back to the bowl without thinking.
  • Harissa brings this warm, smoky heat that feels sophisticated but tastes effortless.
  • It's vegan and gluten-free without tasting like a compromise, just genuinely delicious.
  • Roasting at home costs a fraction of store-bought snack mixes and tastes infinitely better.
02 -
  • Wet chickpeas will not crisp, no matter how long you roast them—drying them is everything, so don't skip or rush that step.
  • Shaking the pan halfway through isn't just helpful, it's essential for even browning and that consistent golden color throughout.
  • The moment you take them out of the oven is when they're at their absolute best texture-wise, so eat them relatively soon after for maximum crunch.
03 -
  • Buy a good harissa blend or make your own if you're feeling adventurous—the quality of that ingredient shapes the entire batch.
  • Room temperature oil coats more evenly than cold oil, so take your jar out a minute before tossing if you want perfect coverage.
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