Crispy Golden Chickpea Chips (Print)

Golden, crunchy chickpea flour chips seasoned with garlic and spices. A protein-packed, gluten-free snack ideal for serving with hummus or salsa.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup (120 g) chickpea flour (besan)
02 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ To Finish

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
09 - Sea salt, to taste

# 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, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour in the water and 1 tbsp olive oil, whisking thoroughly until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
04 - Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly to approximately 1/8 inch thickness using a spatula.
05 - Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush the surface evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil.
06 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, score the partially baked sheet into chip-sized squares or triangles.
07 - Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp throughout.
08 - Allow chips to cool completely on the baking sheet, then break along the scored lines. Sprinkle with additional sea salt to taste and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These chips come together with pantry staples you probably already have, and they taste genuinely better than anything from a bag.
  • They are naturally vegan and gluten free, so you can serve them at any gathering without second guessing dietary needs.
02 -
  • If your batter has lumps, strain it through a fine mesh sieve before pouring because lumps create thick spots that stay soft instead of crisping.
  • Do not skip the scoring step before the second bake, or you will end up with one giant cracker that shatters unpredictably when you try to break it.
03 -
  • Dried rosemary or thyme sprinkled on top before the second bake adds an aromatic dimension that makes people ask what your secret is.
  • The thinner you spread the batter, the crispier the chips, so do not be afraid to really work that spatula to the edges.

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