Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

Drain and rinse a 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Pat very dry between two paper towels and allow to air dry for 10-minutes. *Residual moisture will cause the chickpeas to steam rather than roast and get crisp.

Step 3

Toss chickpeas with olive oil and salt

Step 4

Place chickpeas in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven.

Step 5

Roast for 15 minutes, shake the pan, and cook for additional 15 minutes. Check to see if done. If not continue cooking. and continue roasting until crispy, about 30-40 minutes total.

Step 6

Once crunchy, sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder and cook 5 more minutes.

Step 7

Remove from sheet pan and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the pan

Step 8

Serve in a bowl, or store in a sealed jar