Crispy Bbq Chickpea Croutons
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (low sugar)
- 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (Italian seasoned)
Preparation
Rinse, drain, and towel dry the chickpeas.
Season the chickpeas with salt and pepper.
Set up three stations for breading: one bowl with tapioca flour, one bowl with BBQ sauce, and a plate with bread crumbs. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper misted with oil.
Add chickpeas to tapioca flour and mix with a spoon until all coated, then coat in BBQ sauce, and place in bread crumbs making sure they are breaded throughout. Use a large dry spoon to place chickpeas on the baking sheet, separating any that are stuck together and giving enough room for crisping.
Bake at 400°F until coating is golden and crisp, shaking the pan halfway through, for about 15-20 minutes, or air fry at 400°F for 7-10 minutes in two batches.
Tips
Serve croutons warm or at room temperature as a salad topper with your favorite dressing or as a pita filling. Consider serving with homemade BBQ ranch dressing.
