Chickpea Chips Recipe

These chickpea snacks are going to be crunchy, salty, and secretly healthy, so this recipe will be your favorite snack soon. I always make them when I crave junk food but really want a healthier alternative with protein and fiber. They are quick and easy to make, requiring only the basic ingredients from your pantry, and taste splendid fresh out of the oven or air fryer.

Let me teach you how to make them in my way at home.

What is Chickpea Chips Recipe All About?

Chickpea chips are crispy, thin snacks made from chickpea flour, also known as besan, or gram flour. These snacks are naturally crunchy, nutty, savory, and gluten-free and are also classified as vegan. These chips can be baked or air-fried till golden brown. They are perfect for dipping or can simply be enjoyed, and some like to enjoy them sprinkled over salads to add crunch to their meals.

These chips taste almost like roasted hummus, and there’s a satisfying snap to the crunch. And then some- they run circles around store-bought potato chips in health.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika (or chili powder for heat)
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)

Wet ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup water (add more if needed)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix your dry ingredients in a bowl: chickpea flour, salt, and spices.
3. Add olive oil and stir, and then gradually incorporate water.
4. Stir until it forms a nice smooth dough—not too wet, not too dry. Roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to a very thin (1-2mm).
5. Cut with a knife or pizza cutter into whatever shapes you want-square, triangular, or strips are all great.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet, and peel off the top paper. Spread the pieces out.
7. Bake for about 15-18 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
8. Allow to cool before serving. They will get even crisper as they sit.

Air fryer? Bake in small batches for 8 to 10 minutes at 325°F.

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at normal room temperature for 5 days.
• If they lose their crunch, reheat them in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with hummus, guacamole, or tzatziki.
• Use as salad toppers for crunch
• Serve with soup instead of crackers

Pro Tips & Variations

• Add dried rosemary or thyme for an herbal flavor.
• Sprinkle with nutritional yeast for that cheesy vibe.
• Need it spicier? Add crushed red pepper flakes.
• Drizzle the tops with a little olive oil before baking for extra crunch..

FAQs

Chickpeas: Are canned ones suitable instead of chickpea flour?

Nope, only chickpea flour will do for this recipe. Canned chickpeas are too wet and would not crisp up.

Are these chips gluten-free?

Sure! Chickpea flour is gluten-free by nature, and thus this snack is suitable for anyone with celiac disease.

What if I don’t have olive oil?

Use any neutral oil, like avocado or sunflower oil.

Are these chips spicy?

Not really, just a hint. If you want some heat, add chili flakes or cayenne.

Try It

Trust me; after trying this recipe for chickpea chips, you will forget about store-bought snacks. They are crispy, tasty, and so easy to customize. So go ahead and procure chickpea flour, and try these chicks-you just might end up finishing the entire batch yourself (as I always do).

Got 20 minutes? You’ve got chips. Let’s make it happen!