Crunchy Chickpea Caesar Pita Chips
A snacky Caesar-style mix with roasted chickpeas, pita chips, and parmesan.
Prep: 8 · Cook: 18 · Total: 26 · Serves: 6 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (156 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
It is inspired by the way Caesar dressing tastes with warm croutons, turned into a snack mix with roasted chickpeas.
Story
This one tastes like something you would crush at a sports bar while the TV is too loud and the baskets keep coming. The chickpeas get smashed-crispy, the pita turns into warm chips, and that Caesar-style toss hits like a flavor bomb. Make it, park it on the table, and watch it disappear before you even pour the drinks.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried well
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 pita breads, torn into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F, and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then spread out on the pan.
- Roast 12 minutes, shake the pan, add torn pita pieces, and roast 6 more minutes until crisp.
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, parmesan, and Worcestershire to make a quick Caesar-style coating.
- While chickpeas and pita are still warm, drizzle with the coating and toss quickly to lightly coat.
- Finish with parsley and a little extra parmesan, then serve right away for maximum crunch.
Chef Tips
- Dry the chickpeas well, that is the secret to crispiness.
- Toss quickly at the end, you want flavor, not soggy chips.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you want a little kick.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges to brighten it up.
Cook's Notes
- **Drying:** Pat chickpeas dry, and let them air-dry 5 minutes if you can.
- **Worcestershire:** It brings that savory Caesar note without extra work.
- **Timing:** Coat while warm, then serve fast so everything stays crisp.
- **Add-ons:** Try chopped pepperoncini or a pinch of lemon zest.