Quazi-Cheeto Spicy Chick Peas

Tonight a give you a snack. I’ve been wanting to write up more of my favorite snacks, since I’ve been heavy on dinners and breakfasts.

Quazi-Cheeto Spicy Chick Peas

I love air-fried chick peas as a snack. Usually I just air fry them with some garlic powder, salt and onion powder. But tonight I tried something different. And yes, I’m eating these while I type this.

Open and drain two cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans). Rinse well and drain well. Put them on a kitchen town and dry, rolling them around between towels and remove all the skins you can. Let them dry.

Meanwhile, in a food processor/blender mix 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, a quarter teaspoon of citric acid, and to taste…garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and turmeric. Add a bit of corn starch to help it stick, about a teaspoon.

Toss all of the above. I used a bowl with a lid, and about a tablespoon of olive oil, added slowly. You want to coat things evening.

I air-fried these for about 20 minutes at 400° and let them rest. But you can put them in an oven for about 45 minutes, just check on them. All devices vary.

The result is a crispy, satisfying snack that allows YOU to control what goes into your bite. I lean light on the salt, more on the savory.