Spice up your snacking routine with our Crispy Buffalo Chickpeas, where humble chickpeas undergo a fiery transformation. They make a great snack at home or your next tailgating party for a side that’s diabetes friendly and delicious.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray (optional).
Drain and rinse two cans of chickpeas, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Dry chickpeas will become crispier during roasting.
In a mixing bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with one tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
In another bowl, create a spicy seasoning mixture by combining 1/4 cup of hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference), and pepper.
Add the seasoned hot sauce mixture to the chickpeas, ensuring they are well-coated with the flavorful seasoning.
Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer.
Bake the chickpeas in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes, or until they become crispy. Be sure to stir or shake the pan every 10-15 minutes for even cooking.
Once the chickpeas are crispy and have absorbed the Buffalo flavor, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
6 Servings
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