Crispy Chickpea Chips (Print)
Golden, crispy chips made from chickpea flour with aromatic spices. A healthy, gluten-free snack perfect for dipping.
# 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 It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Add water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms with no lumps.
04 - Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into a thin layer, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
05 - Lightly brush the top surface with additional olive oil to promote crispiness.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy at the edges. 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 on their own as a snack or pair with hummus, guacamole, or salsa.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Five simple pantry spices transform plain chickpea flour into something genuinely addictive.
- No frying, no fancy equipment, and no gluten required for maximum crunch.
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- Spread the batter as thinly and evenly as possible because thick spots turn soft instead of crispy.
- Flipping the whole sheet halfway through baking transforms good chips into extraordinary ones with crunch on both sides.
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- Let the baked sheet cool for at least five minutes before cutting because it crisps further as it sits and breaks less.
- A silicone spatula spreads the batter more evenly than a metal one and gives you better control over thickness.