This is the snack you need if you want salty and spicy food! These are made from scratch, extra-crunchy, and packed with nutrients, and they come in all of our favorite flavors from packaged snacks. They are also a great addition to salads. Amine, a member of the Kids Advisory Board, added hot cayenne pepper to her chickpeas and commented, "It tasted really good."


KITCHEN GEAR

Can opener
Colander or strainer
Paper towels or clean dish towel
Measuring spoons
Small bowl
Rimmed baking sheet
Spatula
Pot holders


INGREDIENTS

1 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
¾ tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil


INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the oven on and set the heat to 325 degrees.
Put a layer of paper towels on the countertop and add the drained chickpeas. Roll them around to dry them.
Put the spices and salt in the bowl and mix well.
Put the chickpeas on the baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with half the spice mixture, and mix well. Set aside the remaining spice mixture.
Once the oven temperature has reached 325 degrees, put the baking sheet in the oven. Bake until the chickpeas are crunchy and golden brown, 30 minutes to 1 hour (this will depend on how soft and/or wet your chickpeas are to begin), stirring or shaking them after 20 minutes to make sure they cook evenly.
Remove them from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining spice mix, and mix well. Set aside to cool, then eat right away or store in a covered container for up to 1 day.