I have never been a fan of legumes but have recently met a vegan colleague. I asked her what to do with chickpeas and blackbeans, as I didn't relish eating hummus (made from chickpeas) perpetually. She told me to roast them.
I came across this airfry recipe and was hooked. Straight out of the oven, they reminded me of kachang putih! Unfortunately once I put them in a salad, they deflated. Still tasted nutty but the crispiness was gone. I don't think there's any way to over come that. However this recipe gave me a instant memory of my childhood and compared to other recipes, it's super easy too.
Love and lemons: https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-chickpeas/
My method is slightly adapted based on what I read in other recipes.
1. Drain a can of chickpeas well. Spread it out in a single layer (e.g. on a baking sheet). Allow to air dry for about an hour, turning if possible (but be careful as chickpeas can disintegrate).
2. Pat dry with kitchen towel. Toss through 1 tbsp of olive oil and salt. Add in any other desired dry power (e.g. spices or herbs).
3. Air fry in a single layer for 18 minutes.
4. These are GREAT straight out of the oven. If putting a salad, add them last (although it didn't make a difference to me once I tossed the salad).
