Crispy Chickpea Toppers

Is there anything better than a crispy crunchy topping on a salad? Whether it’s garlicky croutons, or crispy onions, adding something salty and crunchy can really change a salads game!

I love to make these Crispy Chickpea toppers because they are super quick and often have all the ingredients you need in your pantry! You can switch up whatever spices you like, add salt+pepper, a drizzle of oil and of course chickpeas!

TIP: When preparing the chickpeas I highly recommend drying them off in advance- this helps to make them nice and crispy when you cook them!

These can be done either in the oven or in a pan- I use my cast iron as it creates a nice crispiness. I monitor my electricity usage and find that my oven creates quite the surge and so I try to only use it when I’m cooking a few things at a time. So in the case of making a quick lunch, a pan on your stovetop is easy and just as effective!

Begin by rinsing and drying off the chickpeas. Toss them in a bowl with your chosen seasonings. A few combos I enjoy are:

Salty+Sweet: S+P, Cinnamon, a little honey or maple syrup drizzle and Nutmeg

Curry: S+P, Turmeric and Curry Powder

The Go-To: S+P, Za’atar, Garlic Powder

Spicy: S+P, Smoked Paprika, Cayenne and Onion Powder

Once seasoned, add a drizzle of oil to your baking sheet or pan and toss the Chickpeas to coat. Let them be, so they can cook for about 10-15 minutes and keep checking until they are crispy and still a bit chewy.

Super simple and delicious! I store these chickpeas in a sealed container on my counter for 2-3 days as I find the fridge makes them a bit soggy!

These little poppers are a great protein addition to salad as well as a great source of fibre for a quick snack!